Mohsen Rezaei has denied that Iran is currently engaged in negotiations with the United States, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until specific Iranian demands are satisfied.
The statement by Rezaei arrives amid escalating maritime tensions in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that at least three vessels have struck mines and subsequently caught fire while navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC’s announcement highlights the immediate physical dangers facing commercial shipping in the waterway, which remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.
By linking the continued closure of the strait to unmet demands, Iranian officials have signaled a firm stance against external pressure, rejecting reports of ongoing diplomatic channels with Washington.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
