Iran ‘will not reopen’ Strait of Hormuz without US concessions

A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/AP)

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US has met its conditions.

“It is up to the US side to stop and make amends for its illegal and destructive actions,” Esmail Baghaei said on Monday, noting the American blockade of Iranian ports.