Iran sets conditions for Hormuz reopening and US talks ahead of UNGA

Iran has stated it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or resume talks with the US under the previous framework until Washington meets Tehran's conditions, escalating tensions ahead of the UN General Assembly. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran's demands were conveyed through intermediaries, adding that a return to negotiations is impossible until the US recognizes Iran's rights and fulfills its commitments. The remarks follow warnings from Iran's military command about retaliation against US bases if attacked. The Strait of Hormuz, which handled 20 percent of global oil and LNG trade before the US-Iran war, remains a key flashpoint. US President Donald Trump told Fox News that options include "wiping Iran out, letting them rot economically or making a deal," while Iran's IRGC has threatened regional retaliation.