TEHRAN — Iran has rejected reports of ongoing negotiations with the United States and reaffirmed that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Tehran's demands are met.
The remarks were delivered by Mohsen Rezaei amid escalating maritime tensions in the region. According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), at least three vessels have struck marine mines and caught fire within the vital shipping lane.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial global energy transit chokepoint—and the confirmation of mine explosions underscore a severe standoff between Tehran and Washington. Iranian officials maintain that the waterway will stay shut until their conditions are satisfied, dismissing speculation about diplomatic talks aimed at resolving the crisis.
