Iran’s top security official threatens Hormuz won’t reopen fully ‘until America corrects its behavior’

Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz has taken a dramatic turn, casting a dark cloud over global oil markets and international relations. In a bold statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that the vital waterway will not be fully restored to normal traffic until the United States "fully accepts Iran's conditions." This move comes after a recent uptick in tensions between the two nations, with the US maintaining its "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran's nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies, with over 20% of the world's crude oil passing through it, making the IRGC's ultimatum a significant concern for energy markets and global leaders.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threw cold water on hopes for a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Saturday -- declaring the waterway will not be restored to normal traffic until Washington "fully accepts Iran's conditions."