Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the United States, stating that the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets Iran's demands. The move comes in response to President Trump's comments that the US is seeking compensation from Iran for alleged past attacks that resulted in American casualties. Trump's remarks have sparked a fresh escalation in tensions between the two nations, with Araghchi accusing Iran of having "astonished the whole world" in its war against the US. As the standoff continues, the fate of global oil supplies hangs in the balance, with the Strait of Hormuz serving as a critical chokepoint for international shipping.


Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday the Strait of Hormuz won’t be reopened until the U.S. meets its conditions, after President Trump said he wants compensation from Iran “for all of the people that they have killed” in the past. He told reporters that Iran has “astonished the whole world” in the war against the United States and...