Iran denies US talks, keeps Hormuz shut until demands met

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei denied talks with the US, stating Tehran awaits a response to its seven conditions for peace negotiations, while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until demands are met. Rezaei dismissed reports of negotiations as a "pure lie," saying Washington seeks to ease economic pressure and lower oil prices. Iran's conditions reportedly include lifting sanctions, ending the US naval blockade, and halting Israel's attacks on Lebanon. The IRGC claimed three tankers hit mines and caught fire in the strait, with UKMTO reporting incidents involving two vessels. The war has disrupted global oil supplies, while US officials expressed openness to diplomacy amid ongoing attacks.