According to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Iran is preparing a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following requests from mediators to outline these terms. Among the conditions, Rezaei stated that ending the regional war is a key requirement. Rezaei also mentioned that Iran has reached an agreement with Oman regarding a shipping corridor through the strait, which would involve designated central channel usage if the United States meets Iran’s conditions [1].

A spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards emphasized that Iran will not permit the reopening of the strait unless the United States lifts what Tehran describes as a blockade of Iranian ports, provides compensation, and removes sanctions. The strait, which prior to the conflict in February carried approximately one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, has seen a significant reduction in shipping activity since the war’s onset. Despite ceasefire agreements announced by Washington and Tehran in April and June aimed at restoring maritime traffic, these efforts have not been successful [1].

References: [1] Reuters. (2023, August 27). Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says. Yahoo News. https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/iran-sets-conditions-reopening-strait-205036950.html

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