Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening to Six US Concessions; 55 Vessels Rerouted

Iran has publicly enumerated six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including US compensation, sanctions relief, and a halt to military threats — demands that go beyond the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding agreed on June 17. The US has deployed more than 20 warships and redirected the course of 55 commercial vessels since the naval blockade began. Trump reportedly told senior aides via WSJ that he could end the conflict without a new nuclear deal if Tehran fully reopens the strait. Meanwhile, Houthi forces have claimed attacks on Saudi military infrastructure at Al-Mukha on the Red Sea, killing seven including military personnel and civilians, and wounding 30. Netanyahu separately rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan, refusing troop withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed.