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US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz, American officials say

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  • The US demands Iran publicly commit to stopping attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and ensure all lanes are open.
  • Iran has refused to relinquish control of the strait, a vital oil transit route, while US officials report productive recent conversations.
  • The US maintains military options and seeks a public statement from Iran acknowledging the openness of the strait and cessation of attacks.

The United States is pressing Iran for a public commitment to cease attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee unrestricted passage through the vital waterway. Senior US officials stated Friday that while conversations have been productive, Iran has refused to cede control of the strait, through which a fifth of global oil supply typically flows.

What we're demanding is that the Iranians issue a public statement that acknowledges all channels of the Strait of Hormuz are open, and they're not shooting at ships anymore.

— senior US officialDescribing the US demands to reporters.

"What we're demanding is that the Iranians issue a public statement that acknowledges all channels of the Strait of Hormuz are open, and they're not shooting at ships anymore," one official said. "They're either going to give us that statement, or we're not having a good outcome for them." The official added that while talks are ongoing, the US is prepared for other outcomes if Iran continues hostile acts.

Either we make a deal, or we don't.

— US officialCommenting on the ongoing negotiations with Iran.

US officials also indicated a power struggle within Iran between hardliners and pragmatists. This comes after recent attacks on commercial tankers and retaliatory strikes on US military sites. The US has military options to ensure Iranian nuclear sites remain inaccessible, an official noted. Iran's Foreign Minister is scheduled to travel to Oman for talks on regional developments, including the situation in the strait.

The president has directed us to talk, but as he's shown a willingness to do, if they keep on shooting at ships or they engage in any other hostile acts, then we're going to hit 'em back.

— US officialOutlining the US stance on continued Iranian aggression.
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