Iran Sets Conditions to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has told the United States it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until Washington meets seven demands, according to Iranian officials. The standoff over the strategic waterway has drawn in regional players, with Bahrain refusing to attend any Gulf meeting that includes Iran on the issue. Malaysia's prime minister, speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, urged Iran to keep the strait open for freedom of navigation. US President Donald Trump said the Hormuz and Iran concerns will 'work out just fine.' The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global oil shipping route between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.