The United States has demanded that Iran publicly commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz fully open, regardless of which routes ships choose, and to refrain from attacking commercial vessels passing through this critical waterway for global oil and fertilizer supply. A senior U.S. government official warned during a meeting with journalists that this commitment is necessary for successful negotiations, and the message was conveyed to Iranian authorities through regional intermediaries, according to Reuters.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the U.S. demand to Iran as a condition for successful negotiations, but does not take a clear ideological stance. It reports the statement from a U.S. official without overtly criticizing or praising either side, maintaining a balanced tone by citing the intermediary process and




