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Iran Demands U.S. Meet Seven Conditions to Reopen Hormuz

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Iran Keeps Hormuz Closed

Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States meets seven conditions.
Conditions include ending all wars, unfreezing Iranian funds, lifting the blockade, and recognizing Iran’s rights.
Iran sent the demands to Washington via Qatari mediators and awaits President Donald Trump’s response.
Rezaei claimed Iran’s hypersonic missiles now reach Mach 10 and an anti-ship missile was test-fired near a U.S. carrier.

Summary

Ghalibaf Calls New Order

Iranian official Mohammad Ghalibaf declared the old American order in West Asia has collapsed.
He urged Muslim nations to cooperate on a new regional order that reflects peoples’ interests.
He said Iran’s resistance could create economic and strategic opportunities for the region.
He warned against war without strength and underestimating Iran’s capabilities as internal mistakes.
He credited public resistance over the past seven months with safeguarding Iran’s security.

History

Historical Context

On 18 April 1988, after Iran mined the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts, the United States carried out Operation Praying Mantis, the largest surface clash since World War II, sinking two Iranian frigates, a missile boat and damaging oil platforms. The attack pressured Iran into the July cease-fire that ended the Iran-Iraq war. Tehran’s present threat to close the Strait of Hormuz revives that 1988 naval escalation.

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Iran Keeps Hormuz Closed

Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States meets seven conditions.
Conditions include ending all wars, unfreezing Iranian funds, lifting the blockade, and recognizing Iran’s rights.
Iran sent the demands to Washington via Qatari mediators and awaits President Donald Trump’s response.
Rezaei claimed Iran’s hypersonic missiles now reach Mach 10 and an anti-ship missile was test-fired near a U.S. carrier.

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