Iran Issues Demands to US as Strait of Hormuz Talks Stall

Iran has presented a new list of demands to the United States, complicating ongoing negotiations over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. For weeks, Iran has been holding talks with Oman to regulate ship passages through the strategic waterway. Washington had hoped for a quick breakthrough in the discussions. But Tehran’s latest requirements suggest a deal is not close. No further details on the demands have been released. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil shipments, and any disruption there could affect energy markets worldwide.