The question of Iran completely blocking the Strait of Hormuz remains open due to the unpredictability of future US actions, APA reports citing Al Jazeera.
"The question of closing the Strait of Hormuz and laying mines remains open, as any unpredictable actions can be expected from the US," the Iranian official noted. He explained that Washington "still refuses to accept Tehran's two main conditions: payment of reparations and public recognition of aggression against Iran."
An Iranian official confirmed that Tehran and Washington "have exchanged messages through Egypt and Türkiye to reduce tensions."