The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Publicly declare Strait of Hormuz open, won't attack ships: U.S. demand to Iran
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The US has issued a demand for Iran to publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and safe for transit. Meanwhile, internal power struggles in Tehran and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei complicate the ceasefire negotiations.
The U.S. is demanding that Iran issue a public statement declaring the Strait of Hormuz is open, and that ships crossing the vital corridor won't be attacked, senior U.S. officials said Friday (July 10, 2026), adding that internal power struggles in Tehran have made it difficult to reach and maintain a deal.
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