World · 18 August 2026

Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz shut until the US lifts sanctions

Iranian leaders want their frozen money returned and port blockades ended before reopening the critical global oil route. Top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf outlined these strict demands to parliament on Tuesday after a recent temporary agreement collapsed. US President Donald Trump previously abandoned that June deal, prompting Iran to warn of a fully offensive military stance.

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