Iran conditions Hormuz reopening on US meeting seven demands

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday, 4 October, rejected U.S. allegations regarding its nuclear facilities and diplomatic conduct, while reiterating that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains contingent on the United States meeting a seven-point roadmap. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending hostilities, though he warned of a "devastating response" to any military escalation. Dispute over nuclear sites and diplomats Iran’s mission to international organisations in Vienna dismissed claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Iranian nuclear sites were being used for drug production. The mission described the allegations as a "big lie," noting that the facilities are under continuous monitoring by global inspectors. Simultaneously, Araghchi refuted reports that two Iranian diplomats were expelled following the UN General Assembly in September, asserting that the delegation departed as scheduled, barring one official who left early. Strait of Hormuz and security conditions The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a primary flashpoint. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament and top negotiator, confirmed that the waterway will remain closed until Washington adheres to seven conditions based on the Islamabad Memorandum. This follows a seven-day proposal presented by Tehran during the 81st UN General Assembly session aimed at resolving maritime disputes. The urgency of the situation was underscored on…