Iran demands the withdrawal of US troops and the payment of reparations—only after that will it open the Strait of Hormuz.

Maritime transport along key oil supply routes is once again under threat of disruption: Iranian authorities have set tough political conditions for the resumption of commercial shipping and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, writes Mjengo Hub.

Security officials in Tehran insist that strategic sea lanes will remain closed until Washington meets key demands.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr confirmed that the waterway remains closed. He said the United States must first change its policy in the region.

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Iranian state media released this statement on August 8 following diplomatic talks in Oman. The official position outlines conditions that significantly raise the bar for restoring freedom of navigation.

According to the new demands, Washington must immediately lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports. Furthermore, foreign countries are required to cease all military operations against Iran's allies in the region.

Tehran insists on the complete withdrawal of foreign military forces stationed throughout the Persian Gulf. Iranian officials claim that the presence of external troops directly undermines the security of maritime trade routes.

A significant portion of the demands are financial conditions. Iranian authorities are demanding that Washington unfreeze all frozen assets and lift existing trade restrictions.

Furthermore, Tehran is demanding full financial compensation for the damage caused during recent military conflicts. The country's leadership emphasizes that without reparations, a long-term settlement is impossible.

According to these demands, all economic sanctions affecting Iran's trade and infrastructure must be completely and finally lifted. Iran emphasizes that economic pressure rules out the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the maritime transport issue.

These statements directly impact Oman's ongoing diplomatic efforts. Previous discussions were technical in nature and focused on creating a separate route for commercial vessels.

Initial proposals included free transit fees for cargo ships entering waters off the coast of Iran and exiting near Oman. Negotiators hoped this arrangement would quickly restore commercial shipping.

These ideas have received indirect support from regional trading partners and the International Maritime Organization. However, the sharp expansion of political demands threatens the agreements reached.

Global energy markets reacted quickly to the prolonged closure of the narrow Strait of Hormuz. Tankers carrying oil and petroleum products continue to sit idle at the entrance to the strait.

Construction materials supply chains in East Africa and Asia are already facing rising transportation costs as alternative routes increase delivery times. Steel, cement, and fuel prices are rising globally.

Shipping companies warn that uncertainty surrounding key shipping lanes is forcing ships to take longer routes. Detouring through the Cape of Good Hope significantly increases transit time.

There has been no official response from the White House to these latest statements. Vice President J.D. Vance previously noted that Washington continues to evaluate diplomatic and economic options.

President Donald Trump has already stated that ensuring freedom of commercial navigation remains a top priority. However, Tehran's tough stance suggests that negotiations could drag on.

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Diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are closely monitoring the situation. The region emphasizes that the security of maritime trade routes is crucial to the stability of global trade.

Until the parties can agree on technical transit solutions with broader political demands, the strategically important sea route remains closed. Major logistics networks around the world are bracing for extended disruptions.

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