Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to US ending the war, officials say

Key Points:

• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Hezbollah's ability to fire into Israel has been reduced to about 10% of its arsenal, but it's unclear if this refers to pre-war or current stockpiles; despite efforts, Hezbollah still reportedly possesses tens of thousands of rockets and missiles.
• Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program, demanding the US lift its blockade; however, US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reject Iran's conditions as unacceptable, emphasizing the strait must remain open without Iranian control or tolls.
• The US and Iran clashed at the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty review over Iran's election as a vice-president of the conference, with the US and allies expressing concern over Iran's treaty compliance, while Iran denied allegations of contempt for the treaty.
• The ongoing conflict has disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with only about 80 vessels passing weekly compared to over 130 daily pre-war, stranding around 20,000 seafarers and causing oil prices to rise amid continued attacks and a US blockade.
• Regional tensions affect civilian life and international relations: Israel restricts the large Lag BaOmer festival near the Lebanon border due to Hezbollah threats; Bahrain revokes citizenship of those supporting Iran; and Germany criticizes the US for lacking a clear strategy in the Iran war, while offering post-conflict support to reopen the strait.