West Asia war LIVE: Iran ties Strait of Hormuz reopening to U.S. concessions on several demands

Iran is conditioning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global shipping route—to U.S. concessions on several demands. Per Iranian officials, Tehran won't engage in direct talks as long as Washington breaches an interim agreement signed in June. The two countries are exchanging messages only through intermediaries.

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