Iran: US Must ‘Rectify Behavior’ Before Strait Reopens

A senior Iranian security official said Washington must change its policies and pay compensation for past military damage before Tehran will consider reopening a key maritime route. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, linked any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a broader shift in U.S. conduct toward Iran. The strait is a critical passageway for about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. The demand for compensation refers to damage from previous conflicts, though the official did not specify amounts or timelines. No U.S. response has been issued yet.