Iran calls US reply on Strait of Hormuz proposal ‘insufficient’
What Happened
Iran said the US response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz was "insufficient", with several of Tehran's seven conditions still unresolved. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said some demands had been accepted while others remained unclear, adding that Iran would not reopen the waterway until its conditions were met.
Key Takeaways
The comments signal continued uncertainty over efforts to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. Mediators, including Qatar, are continuing to relay messages between Washington and Tehran in an attempt to ease tensions and resume maritime traffic.