**Iran to Set Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz**
*Published on August 28, 2026*
Iran is preparing to outline specific conditions for the reopening of the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, as stated by Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. His comments come amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts involving multiple regional mediators, including recent visits from officials from Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman.
Rezaei indicated that mediators have urged Tehran to articulate its terms for the reopening. Among these terms, he emphasized the necessity of ending the ongoing regional conflict. His remarks were made public following discussions held in Tehran with Qatar's Prime Minister, who is the latest in a series of mediators to engage with Iranian officials.
The discussions reportedly included topics such as the establishment of a temporary corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and a collaborative initiative to clear mines from the waterway. Rezaei mentioned that Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a corridor that would traverse both Iranian and Omani waters. He specified that vessels would navigate through a central channel, contingent upon the United States meeting Iran's demands.
Rezaei further asserted that the U.S. must take concrete actions to fulfill Iran's conditions before the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened. These conditions include lifting the blockade on Iranian ports, providing compensation for damages incurred during the conflict, and removing existing sanctions against Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of tension since Iran effectively closed it following a U.S.-Israel bombing campaign that began on February 28. The strait was briefly reopened under a June Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which stipulated that Iran would clear mines and allow ships to pass without charge for a duration of 60 days, provided that the U.S. lifted its blockade and eased sanctions. However, the agreement was rendered ineffective when both parties accused each other of violations, leading to the reimposition of the blockade by the U.S. and Iran's declaration of closure once again.
On the same day that Rezaei spoke, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the situation during a press conference in the Oval Office. He asserted that the Strait of Hormuz was "open" and claimed that U.S. forces had cleared the waterway of mines, allowing millions of barrels of oil to transit daily. Trump also expressed a lack of urgency regarding negotiations with Iran, stating, "I have no time schedule, none. I’m not in a hurry."
In the backdrop of these developments, a source within the Trump administration confirmed that the blockade would remain in effect and that no talks with Iran were scheduled at this time.
As diplomatic efforts continue, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical, with implications for global oil supply and regional stability. The outcome of Iran's negotiations and the response from the U.S. will likely play a significant role in shaping future relations and the security of this vital maritime route.