Iran Says Hormuz Stays Closed Until U.S. Meets Six Sweeping Demands

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Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. satisfies six broad demands, including ceasing hostile policies and military actions. The statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council underscores escalating tensions with the U.S.

Iran has effectively rejected expectations of an imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, laying out sweeping conditions that would require the United States to fundamentally change its policy toward Tehran. In a statement issued by Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Tehran said the strait would remain closed until Washington ends what Iran described as its hostile behavior. The six demands include an end to U.S. threats and military action, a permanent end to the war, withdrawal of U.S. naval and…