Iran sets tough terms to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Iran’s coercive demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz escalate tensions and risk global trade disruption. | While the potential Iran-Oman deal suggests a diplomatic pathway to de-escalate tensions, Iran’s unilateral demands as preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz represent a coercive act that undermines global trade, energy security, and regional stability. The negative impact of prolonged disruption outweighs the positive potential of bilateral negotiations.