Iran has issued new demands for reopening the strait of Hormuz, saying the United States must 'correct its behaviour', as a deal to reopen the waterway remained out of reach and the UAE reported one of its ships was hit by an Iranian missile.
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Key facts
- Iran's supreme national security council said the strait of Hormuz will not open until the US 'corrects its behaviour'.
- The statement came from council secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, also an IRGC commander.
- The UAE said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile.
- A deal to reopen the strategic waterway remained out of reach on Saturday, according to the Guardian.
Iran has issued tough new demands for reopening the strait of Hormuz, with a deal to open the strategic waterway remaining out of reach on Saturday, according to the Guardian.
Iran’s supreme national security council, described by the Guardian as a politburo-like body, said the strait would not open until the United States ‘corrects its behaviour’. The statement was published by Iran’s state broadcaster.
It was attributed to the council’s secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is also a commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
At the same time, the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, the Guardian reported, adding to tensions around the disputed waterway.
The combination of Iran’s conditions and the reported attack on a UAE vessel underscored how far apart the parties remained as efforts to reopen the strait continued without agreement.
Why it matters
The strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes, carrying a large share of global oil and gas trade. A prolonged closure or escalating incidents involving missiles and shipping could disrupt energy supplies and raise the risk of wider conflict in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the strait of Hormuz closed according to Iran?
Iran's supreme national security council said the strait will not open until the United States 'corrects its behaviour', according to the Guardian.
Who issued Iran's statement on the strait?
The statement came from the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is also a commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
What did the UAE report?
The United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, the Guardian reported.
Timeline
- Iran issues new demands as Pezeshkian seeks deal
Al Jazeera: Senior Iranian security official sets broader conditions for reopening Hormuz.
- Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera: IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
- Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal remains out of reach
The Guardian World: Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile Iran has issued tough new demands for reopening the strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, as a deal to open the
- Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach
The Guardian World: Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile Iran has issued tough new demands for reopening the strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, as a deal to open the