Iran sets six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran — Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has set six conditions that Washington must meet for the Strait of Hormuz to be fully reopened, stressing the decision is contingent on U.S. actions and is separate from talks between Iran and Oman.
Council Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr said the strait will remain closed until the U.S. changes its behavior. According to state broadcaster IRIB, Zolghadr listed six demands: an end to U.S. threats and perceived insults to Iran’s national and religious values; a permanent halt to attacks on Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq; lifting any U.S. naval blockades; withdrawal of U.S. naval and air forces surrounding Iran; removal of sanctions on Iran; compensation for damage from two wars imposed on Iran; and unconditional release of frozen Iranian assets.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) echoed the stance, saying the reopening is conditional on Washington accepting these terms and is unrelated to Iran–Oman negotiations. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohibbi said the strait would be reopened whenever the U.S. complies.
Analysts note Zolghadr’s six demands broaden political, military and economic scope compared with a June understanding, now explicitly including cessation of strikes across Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq. Reuters reported that some elements of the June understanding had been framed as reciprocal, phased steps; Zolghadr is presenting them as conditions the U.S. must fully meet before a complete reopening. That differs from recent U.S. statements saying commercial shipping through the strait could resume first, with any easing of blockades and other measures tied to Iran fulfilling responsibilities.
Separately, U.S. defense officials have warned of supply pressures as tensions with Iran rise. Reporting in the Washington Post and New York Times says the Pentagon has urged defense contractors to accelerate production of weapons and munitions amid concerns, and that Patriot missile inventories have fallen below previous levels. The Pentagon reportedly gave industry leaders 21 days to present accelerated production and delivery plans, saying long-term development timelines are no longer acceptable.