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Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets demands

Cover image: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 6, 2026. © Stringer, Reuters

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US meets Tehran’s demands, including an end to sanctions and compensation for war damage. The blockade of the crucial energy route has rattled markets and pushed up prices, while President Donald Trump said he was taking a low-key approach to negotiations with Iran.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards insisted Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage.

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