Iran: Hormuz Will Not Reopen Until Conditions Are Met, Shifts to "Fully Offensive" Posture

Odaily News: With the 60-day interim memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran technically expiring, Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets the relevant conditions, adding that it has shifted to a "fully offensive" strategic posture. Iran's chief negotiator, Qalibaf, stated that the U.S. must lift the blockade on Iranian ports and oil sanctions, release Iran's frozen assets, and fully cease military operations and threats across all fronts before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran will continue fighting until its conditions are accepted before agreeing to a ceasefire, and claimed that "Iran has won both the war and diplomacy." Trump, meanwhile, said the U.S. and Iran currently have no negotiations or dialogues underway or scheduled, the naval blockade remains fully in effect, and stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open and functioning normally, with all mines having been removed or detonated. At the same time, Iran is holding bilateral talks with Oman over the management of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian media reports, the Iranian military is screening commercial shipping networks providing logistical support to U.S. forces, and has warned that companies or ship managers transporting supplies for U.S. military operations against Iran could face economic, legal, and retaliatory countermeasures.