Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US takes specific steps
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US meets certain conditions, calling for an end to the eight-month conflict.
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AIIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States takes specific actions.
Araghchi, quoted by Asharq, added: "We want to end the war that began eight months ago."
The foreign minister also called for the release of Iran’s frozen funds and assets.
Earlier today, Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akrami Nia said the country’s armed forces are ready for any new US attacks, following President Donald Trump’s statement that he had rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the fighting.
Akrami Nia added that the Iranian military is fully prepared for confrontation, warning that the United States would suffer greater losses if it launched another attack on Iran.