Iran Says Strait of Hormuz to Remain Shut Until US Meets Deal Conditions
A top Iranian official made the comments on Tuesday as a U.S. blockade of Iran continues.
TL;DR
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf issued demands for the U.S. to meet before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Demands include ending the U.S. naval blockade, lifting sanctions, and releasing frozen Iranian assets.
- The U.S. must also adhere to points from a June memorandum of understanding.
- Qalibaf's statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump's social media post claiming the strait is American territory.