The Supreme National Security Council of Iran has issued new conditions that the United States must meet before fully reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of the council, stated on Saturday that these conditions are a response to what he considers as American misbehavior and disrespect towards Iran's national and religious values. The six conditions include an end to US threats and insults, halting attacks against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq, the removal of US naval blockade and forces, compensation for war damages, lifting of sanctions, and the unconditional release of frozen Iranian assets. While these issues were touched upon in earlier proposals, they are now being presented as prerequisites by Zolghadr. This stance contrasts with Washington's recent position, which suggests the blockade of Iranian ports will be lifted once commercial shipping through Hormuz resumes without hindrances. Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian supports efforts towards an agreement, expressing optimism about the current political climate in Iran and believing it to be the best time for a resolution. He advocates for addressing disputes over alleged violations of earlier agreements through diplomatic means rather than military confrontation. The ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman are aimed at finding a solution to these contentious issues, with Pezeshkian expressing hope that they can move beyond the current state of "neither war nor peace."