Iran Halts Replies to US Over Strait of Hormuz Proposal

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei stated that they found the US response to the seven conditions presented for the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to be inadequate. The Tehran administration announced that negotiations have been suspended until ambiguous issues are clarified and conditions are met.

Strait of Hormuz Proposal and Conditions

In a proposal submitted during the United Nations General Assembly, Iran had stated that if the specified conditions were met, the waterway could be reopened within seven days and normal maritime traffic could be restored.

Contacts Conducted via Qatar

The United States transmitted its response to Iran's seven-condition proposal through Qatari intermediaries. The exchange of messages between the parties continues to be conducted via intermediary countries.

Tehran's Decision to Suspend Negotiations

Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei stated that the Washington administration accepted some conditions while other issues remained ambiguous. It was emphasized that no response will be given to the US until this situation is clarified.

Regional Conflicts and Background

Before the war that began with US and Israel attacks on Iran at the end of February, one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade was conducted through the Strait of Hormuz.