Iran Insists on Full Ceasefire Before Reopening Hormuz After US Rejection

On September 27, Iran reaffirmed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on a comprehensive cease-fire across the Middle East, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the lifting of oil sanctions and the termination of the US naval blockade, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. President Donald Trump dismissed the proposal, suggesting Iran seeks immediate access because of its setbacks. Tehran confirmed it has heard the president’s initial reaction but has not received a clear stance from mediators, and will act only after receiving definitive terms.

The impasse keeps the strategic chokepoint closed, affecting global energy supplies. In a separate development, Riyadh schools emailed parents about a week-long shift to remote learning, a move made without an official explanation but occurring amid heightened Gulf tensions and frequent Houthi attacks on Saudi targets. The episode highlights the broader geopolitical friction between Washington and Tehran.