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TEHRAN, IRAN – In a stark and uncompromising pronouncement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has made clear its position regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a strategically crucial waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. The Council, which serves as the highest decision-making body on security and national issues in Iran, has issued an ultimatum to the United States, stating that the Strait will remain closed until Washington corrects its behavior and addresses a series of grievances dating back to decades.
In a statement attributed to the Council, Iran’s leadership made six demands that it described as essential for normalizing relations with the United States. These include an end to threatening language and a cessation of insults directed at Iran’s sacred values, the permanent cessation of hostilities and aggression against Iranian interests in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq, and the withdrawal of US naval and air forces from the region. Additionally, the Iranian government demands payment of compensation for the damages incurred from two past wars, the lifting of crippling sanctions imposed on the country, and the unconditional release of frozen and stolen assets belonging to the Iranian people.
These demands, outlined in a statement attributed to the Council, are seen as a culmination of nearly six months of relentless protests and civil unrest in Iran. The 160-day protest movement, which has swept across the country, reflects widespread discontent and anger towards Washington’s policies towards Tehran. The statement reiterates the Iranian government’s unwavering commitment to defending national security and interests, emphasizing that it will not be swayed by negotiations or concessions in the face of what it perceives as US aggression.
The statement concludes by underscoring the Supreme National Security Council’s steadfast resolve: “Whether in war or in negotiations, the Iranian nation will not back down.” This resolute language underscores the gravity of the situation and the unyielding stance adopted by Iran’s leadership. As tensions continue to simmer in the region, the US government will be closely watching Iran’s actions, and its response to these demands will likely have far-reaching implications for regional stability and global relations.