Iran announced Sunday it will not restore normal shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets its conditions. Despite continuing communication through intermediaries, Tehran insists there are no direct negotiations with Washington currently underway. Talks with Oman regarding navigation arrangements in the Strait are nearing completion, but Iran frames the waterway not as a passage, but as a potential war zone. The statement, delivered by a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, signals heightened tensions in the region. This position hardens Iran’s stance amid ongoing disputes with the US. The future of regional maritime traffic remains uncertain dependent on US response to Iranian demands. Further escalation appears possible, rejecting a return to previous navigation norms.