Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets interim deal conditions, says Iran

Middle East Eye·August 18, 2026Sanctions

Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets interim deal conditions, says Iran The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets conditions of the interim deal with Iran including lifting the marine blockade and sanctions as well as freeing Iran's frozen assets, Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said in comments published by state media.