ran has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States changes its position and accepts Tehran’s conditions for ending the conflict.

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the waterway would not be reopened until Washington meets Iran’s demands, including ending the war and unfreezing Iranian funds held overseas.

The warning comes as shipping traffic through the strategically vital waterway has fallen dramatically. Only a small number of vessels were tracked passing through the strait this week, compared with roughly 130–140 daily before the current crisis.

The standoff is raising fears of further disruption to global energy supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz serving as one of the world’s most important routes for oil and gas shipments.

With negotiations between Washington and Tehran currently stalled, Iran’s latest position could add further pressure to already tense markets and increase concerns about a prolonged regional conflict.