Lavrov: Iran ready to open Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing or lifting sanctions - Sarmad

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Iran is linking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the easing or lifting of US sanctions.

Lavrov, in remarks reported by the Russian news agency Sputnik, added that the Americans are now demanding that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran responds that it will do so in exchange for the easing or lifting of sanctions.

Regarding proposals to impose fees on ships transiting the strait, Lavrov said Moscow does not support this step, but he noted that the issue would remain open for discussion in the future.