Iran maintains conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Iran declared it will not backtrack on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite the rejection by US President Donald Trump. Tensions in the strategically important region for global oil remain high, with Washington considering new military actions.
The Iranian government on Saturday reaffirmed that it will maintain its conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important routes for global oil transport. The statement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an interview on state television hours after Estados Unidos president Donald Trump publicly rejected the proposal put forward by Tehran.
"Our conditions are clear, and any progress towards the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the fulfilment of these conditions. We will not go back," Araghchi said. The foreign minister added that the country "has never closed the door to diplomacy or negotiations, but at the same time, we will never give up our rights".
Trump rejects proposal and makes provocation
On Saturday, Donald Trump was categorical in commenting on the Iranian offer: "I reject their proposal," he told the press on Casa Branca. According to the US president, the Iranian leaders seek this agreement because “they are losing ugly”.
Hours before announcing his decision, Trump had published on the social network Truth Social a map of the Strait of Hormuz accompanied by the caption: "Trump Strait". The publication was interpreted as a direct provocation to Iran, which historically claims influence over the sea passage.
Conditions include end of penalties and assets
The Iranian proposal, as detailed by the authorities, demands the unlocking and release of Iranian assets frozen after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In addition, the text calls for the lifting of US sanctions against Iran, which stifle the country’s economy.
These demands were not accepted by Washington. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Republican leader shows skepticism about Tehran’s ability to meet its demands. Citing sources close to the administration, the newspaper revealed that Trump would be considering resuming attacks on Iran after midterm elections at the Estados Unidos, scheduled for November.
Military pressure and internal dissatisfaction
U.S. forces have not carried out attacks on Iran since September 1, when a series of bombings left at least five dead and dozens injured during a wedding in the southeast of the country. As the election approaches, Trump faces growing dissatisfaction with the war on the Oriente Médio, which has sparked a sharp rise in fuel prices around the world.
The possibility of further attacks is therefore viewed with caution by analysts, as the political cost of the military escalation could affect the Republican party’s performance in the polls.
Saudi Arabia asks for protection of navigation
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has stepped up its calls for security in the region. In a speech Saturday at the UN General Assembly in New York, Saudi Foreign Minister Fayçal bin Farhan called for the protection of freedom of navigation and criticized the "failures" of the international community in the face of the situation.
“The stability of this vital region is directly linked to global energy security,” the foreign minister said. According to the New York Times, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called for military support from the Estados Unidos to fight the Houthis. However, so far, no aid has been announced from Washington.
The Houthis are on a strategic path
In September, Houthi insurgents launched a deadly offensive that consolidated their control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another strategic route for oil exports, linking Europe to Asia via the Suez Canal. The initiative mainly targeted ships from Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter of crude oil.
The advance of the Houthis increases the pressure on the maritime routes of the Oriente Médio and puts the global energy supply at risk, with direct reflections on the prices practiced in the international markets.
Faced with the deadlock, the international community is watching with apprehension the unfolding, while the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of tensions between Washington and Tehran. The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to update information on the case.
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