The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with Iran asserting that it will not reopen the critical waterway until the United States meets seven specific conditions. Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have reiterated that the closure is a response to unilateral demands from the US, indicating that the era of imposing such demands is over. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed full control over the strait, stating that they have conducted strikes on vessels deemed to be violating regulations. While oil flows have increased elsewhere, Iran is threatening to target regional energy infrastructure if its conditions are not accommodated. The discourse surrounding the Strait has become central to negotiations aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts, with Iran warning that no regional oil supply will be safe if their security is compromised. The Iranian government has received proposals from the US but stresses that negotiations must include concrete guarantees.