Iran has given the United States a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports on Wednesday.
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf handed the demands to Washington during diplomatic contacts. He called for full implementation of points agreed under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
The memorandum expired on Monday. Qalibaf said diplomacy must now replace military action and warned that Washington could not force concessions through increased pressure.
He also criticised US officials Pete Hegseth and Scott Bessent, accusing them of exceeding their authority during the negotiations.
Meanwhile, Qalibaf said Iran would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States lifted its naval blockade.
He added that restrictions on Iranian oil exports, frozen Iranian assets and military operations must also end before Tehran reopens the strategic waterway.
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi separately conveyed Tehran’s position to mediators and the United States.
Araghchi said Washington had not requested a ceasefire during the first two weeks of the conflict. He also rejected a temporary truce that could allow fighting to resume.
Instead, he said Iran wanted a permanent end to the war rather than a short-term ceasefire.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial global energy route. Any prolonged closure could disrupt oil supplies and increase pressure on international energy markets.
