IRAN WAR: IRGC SAYS HORMUZ TO OPEN IF US ACCEPTS IRAN'S TERMS

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz would only reopen if the United States accepts Iran’s terms, adding that the outcome of ongoing talks with Oman does not affect the decision. This statement signals a potential shift in the region’s maritime security posture.

According to Deutsche Welle, the IRGC made the claim in a statement, emphasizing that the Strait’s reopening is tied solely to U.S. acceptance of Iran’s conditions. The Jerusalem Post article confirms this position, underscoring that Oman’s role is irrelevant. An unrelated international report noted that an Iranian missile had targeted a UAE tanker even as talks to reopen the strait were underway, indicating that hostilities may persist despite diplomatic efforts. A separate Associated Press story about drones over a German military base, while unrelated, highlights the broader security concerns in the region.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint through which a substantial portion of the world’s oil supply passes, so any closure or delay in its operation has significant economic ramifications.

• IRGC links Strait reopening to U.S. acceptance of its terms, not Oman talks.
• JPost confirms the IRGC’s stance, emphasizing U.S. rather than Oman’s influence.
• An Iranian missile hit a UAE tanker amid ongoing talks, showing tensions remain.

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