Iran Threatens to Keep Key Shipping Channel Closed Indefinitely

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow waterway carrying much of the world's oil — will stay closed until the US lifts its blockade, frees Iran's frozen money, ends oil sanctions, and halts military action. These demands were tied to a now-expired deal. Oman and others are seeking a temporary fix, though details remain unclear.