The United States must satisfy a set of Iranian requirements before any nuclear negotiations can resume, a senior government official told Reuters. This stalemate extends to the Strait of Hormuz, which the official confirmed will remain closed to shipping until those conditions are fulfilled.

The statement, released on September 25, links the reopening of the strategic maritime corridor to the resumption of diplomatic talks. The official did not provide a specific list of the requirements or a timeline for when the closure of the waterway might be lifted.