Iran Hardens Conditions for Reopening Hormuz as Oman Talks Weave Through Delays

Iran unveiled a sweeping set of demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—urging the U.S. to withdraw its naval blockade, pay damages, unfreeze Iranian assets, lift sanctions, and end the conflict—while stressing that its Oman discussions on traffic management do not mean the strait will reopen. Washington has not responded, negotiations with the U.S. are paused, and the strait remains largely impassable amid broader regional tensions and potential rerouting of oil shipments.