Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed until U.S. meets terms
Global energy flows remain constrained as CENTCOM continues additional strikes on Iranian military targets.
Series: United States · Hormuz Blockade · 11 chapters since Jul 9Global energy flows remain constrained as CENTCOM continues additional strikes on Iranian military targets.
Series: United States · Hormuz Blockade · 11 chapters since Jul 9The procession from July 4 reached Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and ended with the final burial in Mashhad.
About 400 foreign bloggers and influencers, including U.S. citizens, joined the procession, drawing scrutiny in Washington.
Earlier: Ali Khamenei burial in Mashhad delayed after Iraq route stallsSeries: Iran · Ali Khamenei Funeral and Succession · 2 chapters since Jul 8The warning follows the end of the Iran-U.S. ceasefire and renewed U.S. strikes this week, according to reports.
Series: Iran · US Iran Conflict · 10 chapters since Jul 7Indonesia had initially planned to send only its ambassador, but Iran restricted funeral access to officials above ambassador level.
Indonesia revised an initial plan for only its ambassador to attend after Iran asked for officials above ambassadorial rank.
Earlier: Indonesia Seeks Envoy for Ali Khamenei Farewell TributeSeries: Ali Khamenei · Funeral and Indonesia Delegation · 2 chapters since Jul 6Iran expects delegations from about 30 countries, with no representatives from the United States or Western nations invited.
The US authorized exports of Iranian oil, while both sides also agreed to release frozen Iranian assets.
Tehran is still withholding final approval while pressing for sanctions relief, frozen assets and recognition over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The procession begins in Tehran on July 4, moves to Qom, then ends at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad.
He also said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately after the deal is signed.
Islamabad is trying to restart a second round of stalled talks after the 8 April temporary cease-fire.
Earlier: Trump seeks meeting with Mojtaba amid US-Iran talksSeries: United States · Iran War Negotiations · 6 chapters since May 29New: Washington is also tallying damage for a possible follow-on strike as the ceasefire with Tehran grows more fragile.
Series: Iran · US Iran Regional Escalation · 12 chapters since May 28Tehran ordered all vessels to use official routes and secure IRGC Navy approval before transit, warning of a firm response to violations.