Iran Security Chief: Hormuz Closed ‘Until America Corrects Its Behavior’ — Vance Says U.S. Still ‘Middle of the Game’

“Until America corrects its behavior, the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened,” Zolghadr said in a statement carried by Iranian state media. Doing so will require clearing mines Iran laid during the war and securing a commitment from Tehran to stop attacking commercial vessels, Vance explained. “That also includes a commitment from the Iranians that they’re not going to fire at commercial vessels.” CENTCOM said Saturday that U.S. forces have redirected 53 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded another two under the renewed blockade. “I feel quite confident we will get there,” Vance said, “but we’re still a bit in the middle of the game.”