Tehran, Oct 12:
Iran has rejected the United States’ response to its seven conditions for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing Washington’s reply as insufficient and demanding clarity on unresolved issues, amid continuing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and restore maritime traffic.
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the US had accepted some of Tehran’s conditions but had left others unclear. He maintained that Iran would not reopen the waterway to the US until its demands were met and indicated that Tehran would not enter further negotiations until then.
The US conveyed its response through Qatari intermediaries as diplomatic efforts continued. Iran had proposed restoring normal shipping through the strait within seven days if its conditions were fulfilled.
The dispute has heightened concerns over global energy security. Before the conflict began in late February, the Strait of Hormuz carried about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, making any prolonged disruption a threat to energy markets and international shipping.
Iran has also ruled out nuclear negotiations at the current stage, insisting that restoring security in the strait is its immediate priority. US President Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict could end quickly, while Iranian officials have warned that Tehran is prepared to respond if military action resumes.
The deadlock leaves the prospects for reopening one of the world’s most important maritime energy routes uncertain, with the outcome likely to have consequences for oil prices, shipping costs and the wider global economy.