Iran Demands Lifting of Sanctions and Compensation in Bid to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked after weeks of diplomatic paralysis. To reopen it, Iran has set five conditions that leave little room for maneuver for Washington. The Supreme National Security Council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, outlined the demands: the immediate dismantling of the naval blockade; the full lifting of sanctions; compensation for material and financial damage caused by military operations; the withdrawal of U.S. military contingents from the region; and an end to systematic strikes against Iran-aligned militias.
Zolghadr emphasized that Tehran's strategic position remains firm, saying 'The Supreme National Security Council will never give up, whether in war or in negotiations.'
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical corridor for global energy security, carrying around 21 million barrels of oil each day, roughly one-fifth of global petroleum consumption. The waterway's modern history shows how it has repeatedly become a barometer of international crises.