Iran Rules Out Hormuz Opening, Talks Without Concessions

News Desk
TEHRAN: Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and negotiations with the United States will not resume until all of Tehran’s pre-conditions are fully met.
Speaking to state media, Rezaei adopted an uncompromising stance, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic holds a firm position regarding its national security and regional leverage.
The closure of the vital maritime chokepoint serves as a primary strategic pressure tool utilized by Iranian leadership amid persistent geopolitical escalations with Washington.
This uncompromising posture threatens to severely disrupt international crude oil supplies and maritime trade passing through the Persian Gulf, triggering immediate concerns across global energy markets. Analysts warn that prolonged closure of the vital waterway could precipitate a sharp spike in international oil prices, impacting economies worldwide and elevating maritime insurance premiums.
Regional and international diplomats are now assessing potential diplomatic channels to defuse the brewing crisis before it escalates into a wider military confrontation. Meanwhile, Iranian security apparatuses remain on high alert, monitoring regional naval movements and preparing for any potential countermeasures from Western allies.