Iran Links Hormuz Reopening, Return to US Talks to Tehran’s Conditions

Iran has ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz or returning to its previous negotiating framework with the United States until Washington meets Tehran’s conditions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said.

The statement ties movement on the strategic shipping route and diplomatic talks to concessions from Washington, as both countries issue fresh warnings ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York.

According to Al Jazeera, Ghalibaf said Iran had communicated its demands through intermediaries.

“Until these conditions are met, the inalienable rights of the Iranian nation are recognised, and the Americans fulfil their commitments, there will be no possibility of a return to the previous negotiation framework or to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,” he said.

Tehran Sets Its Terms

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei had earlier said Tehran’s conditions for ending the conflict had been conveyed through Qatari mediation. They include an end to hostilities on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds and the lifting of the US naval blockade.

Restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy shipments, have raised concerns about disruption to oil supplies and international trade.

Ghalibaf’s remarks followed a warning from Iran’s central military command that renewed US military action would trigger attacks on American bases and interests across the region.

Military Warns of Retaliation

In a statement carried by state-run news agency IRNA, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters threatened “continuous, effective and painful” retaliation against any US military action.

“Should the United States make any mistake against the Islamic Republic of Iran, all its bases and interests in the region will be targeted in continuous, effective and painful attacks without any limitation or consideration,” it said.

The command also warned regional countries against assisting Washington, saying those supporting a US operation would be treated as participants.

US Reports 109 Vessels Redirected

US Central Command said its forces had redirected 109 commercial vessels as of September 20 while enforcing Washington’s naval blockade on Iran.

The US military resumed enforcement of the blockade against maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports on July 14.

President Donald Trump has warned Tehran of significant consequences unless it changes its behaviour. He has also indicated he could be open to talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly.

The competing signals come as world leaders gather in New York, with the US-Iran confrontation and wider West Asia tensions expected to feature prominently in diplomatic discussions.

With inputs from ANI