Iran Sets Hormuz Demands
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the U.S. meets its conditions.
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US ends its naval blockade and sanctions, withdraws regional forces, pays war damages and releases frozen Iranian assets. Iran and Oman said talks are close on temporary maritime transit lanes, but Tehran said any agreement would not immediately restore full traffic through the waterway. The United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile.
Analysis & opinion
Trump BackfireMostly Left
Trump’s approach to Iran is failing and pushing the conflict in the wrong direction. His threats followed by retreats make a durable ceasefire less likely and risk making him appear weak.
Iranian DemandsMostly Right
Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage to press excessive demands even though it badly needs sanctions relief. Any reopening deal should be viewed skeptically if Tehran keeps attaching major conditions rather than offering a serious basis for negotiation.
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