US-Iran war: Mohsen Rezaei says Washington has accepted some conditions to reopen Hormuz, but ‘response is not adequate’ | Today’s news
The United States has reportedly accepted some of the seven conditions Iran has set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Monday (local time), but added that Washington’s response was “inadequate.”
Rezaei made these remarks in a post on X, writing: “The US has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider their response INADEQUATE. Iran’s diplomacy has changed and it will not be possible to return to the status quo ante.”
Iran’s parliament speaker said Tehran’s position was clear
His remarks come as tensions between the US and Iran escalate, with the two sides yet to agree on a ceasefire deal. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said earlier this month that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets seven conditions based on the 14-point June Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Ghalibaf said Washington had recently made proposals through a mediator, but added that Tehran’s position remained clear.
According to Al Jazeera, the Islamic Republic has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations if Washington meets conditions, including ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and curbing sales of Iranian oil.
Trump rejected the truce proposal
US President Donald Trump earlier rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal made by Tehran last month. He told reporters at the time: “They made a proposal, but I rejected it,” adding: “They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they are losing so badly.”
This story will be updated with more details.
