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Iran Warns US Against Attack, Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Until Demands Met
- •Iran warns of 'big' US attack, vowing retaliation against US bases and allies if a new offensive occurs.
- •Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf states the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfills Iran's conditions and commitments.
- •Iran outlines seven conditions for negotiations, including ending the war, releasing Iranian assets, and lifting the US naval blockade, communicated via Qatar.
- •Tehran emphasizes a dual strategy of military action and diplomacy, aiming to fight adversaries while negotiating when appropriate.
- •The US State Department issued a security alert, warning Americans of potential escalation and travel disruptions in the Middle East.
Key Questions Answered
Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are fulfilled and the United States implements its commitments. The publicly outlined conditions include an end to the war on all fronts, the release of Iranian assets, and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Tehran has conveyed seven conditions to Washington through Qatar, which is acting as a mediator in the ongoing conflict. These demands include halting the war on all fronts, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and stopping the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
The US military has been actively escorting commercial vessels and oil shipments through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper, the military escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf over a couple of months.
