Iran sets seven conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz and US talks

Iran has set seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming talks with the US, stating it will keep the waterway closed until Washington meets its demands, according to senior officials. Iranian officials said a response was sent to Washington but no specific answer has been received, with the "ball in the Americans' court." They also warned President Trump against renewed military action, threatening to strike US bases even in distant regions if Iran is bombed. Iran's conditions include removing US sanctions, releasing frozen assets, ending the naval blockade, and compensating for war damage. The Strait of Hormuz would reopen six days after demands are met, with talks starting the following day, though the full list remains undisclosed.