Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports

Full Hormuz reopening appears tied to Iranian demands on Washington

Iran seems intent on keeping the chokepoint closed until the U.S. agrees to its list of demands, which include lifting the U.S. Navy's blockade on Iranian ports and reissuing a waiver for Iranian oil sales.

Iran appears intent on keeping the strait closed until the United States accepts demands that include ending the U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports and restoring a waiver for Iranian oil sales.