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Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions as Pakistan’s Naqvi visits Tehran

Al Jazeera August 12, 2026 5 views

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Iran is maintaining its stance on the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the country's top security official. The statement comes as Pakistan's Syed Fakhar Imam, however, it is reported that it was actually Mohammad Ali Naqvi who is on a visit to Tehran.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for international oil trade, has been a point of contention between Iran and the US. Iran's top security official has reiterated that the strait will not be reopened unless the US meets Iran's conditions.

Although details of the conditions have not been specified, it is clear that Iran is seeking concessions from the US. The visit by Pakistan's Mohammad Ali Naqvi to Tehran may be an attempt to facilitate dialogue or find a resolution to the ongoing tensions.

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains a concern for global trade and economic stability. As Iran continues to hold firm on its conditions, the international community waits to see how the situation will unfold.

For now, Iran's position on the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged, with the country's top security official reiterating the need for the US to meet its conditions before the waterway can be reopened.

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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