Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions

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Iran's Foreign Minister says there is no military solution to the conflict with the US, but Tehran remains ready for a return to war. Abbas Araghchi's comments follow President Donald Trump's remarks that he is nearing a decision on whether to resume strikes on Iran. Tehran says its response will be stronger than before if attacked, and that new US sanctions will be of no use. Negotiations have stalled for months, with Iran demanding that the US meet its conditions before reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait will not reopen until Iran's seven conditions, based on the Islamabad understanding, are fulfilled. Iran says the US proposal focuses on its nuclear programme, while Tehran wants to focus on the strategic waterway. Iran is studying a US response, having already given an initial reply through Qatari mediators, and says its final response will be announced soon. Al Jazeera's Mohamed Vall reports from Tehran. Subscribe to ou

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