# Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets demands

https://mins.news/en/item/17636

- France 24, 2026-08-09 20:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260809-iran-vows-to-keep-strait-of-hormuz-closed-until-us-meets-demands

> Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed until Washington meets Tehran’s demands. Those demands include ending sanctions and paying compensation for damage caused by the war. The blockade of the vital energy route has unsettled markets and driven prices higher. US President Donald Trump said he was taking a low-key approach to negotiations with Iran.

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