Iran has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until Trump agrees to its demands. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that discussions with Oman regarding shipping routes are "separate" from any talks to reopen the waterway. This stance underscores Iran's leverage over one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, through which about 20% of global oil passes.

The continued closure threatens to disrupt regional supply chains and heighten tensions in the Middle East. Both the United States and Gulf countries are closely monitoring the situation, as any shift could influence international oil markets and diplomatic relations in the region.