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Iran-US war latest: Tehran spells out demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s threat against Oman
independent.co.uk • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran’s top negotiator Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets conditions including lifting a marine blockade, sanctions, and freeing Iran’s frozen assets.
- President Donald Trump threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it interferes with US efforts to force a peace deal with Iran, amid reports Oman and Iran are negotiating control of the strategic waterway.
- A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile leaving the Strait of Hormuz shortly after a 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding expired, with Iran shifting its policy from defensive to fully offensive due to deadlocked negotiations.
- Asian stock markets declined due to rising oil prices and inflation concerns linked to the Iran-US conflict, despite strong corporate earnings reports in the region.
- Turkey urged Trump to continue diplomatic talks with Iran, offering to contribute to peace efforts, while US sanctions and potential economic measures against Iran intensify amid ongoing tensions.
