Iran Links Strait of Hormuz Security to US Compliance with Its Demands

Tehran:Security and stability in the Strait of Hormuz will be restored if Iran's demands are met, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated.

According to Trend News Agency, Baghaei made the remark at a press conference in Tehran on Monday, November 9. He emphasized that Iran's two-day plan demonstrates its goodwill and that if the United States meets Iran's demands, positive developments will occur within two days, restoring security to the Strait of Hormuz.

Baghaei also noted that the United States had attacked Iran twice in less than nine months during ongoing negotiations, criticizing Washington's actions as unjustified. He mentioned that the US ignored the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, which did not last two weeks.

Tensions surged on July 8 when US forces launched strikes against Iranian territory, claiming a response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. This marked the first US military action against Iran since a memorandum was signed between the countries. On the same day, US President Donald Trump ended the ceasefire with Iran, leading Tehran to retaliate by targeting US facilities across the region.

The conflict has resulted in a halt to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz.