On Sept. 27 Iran's foreign minister said Tehran will not yield to the United
States on its stipulated conditions. Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends
on whether Iran's conditions are met; any progress hinges on their
implementation and Iran will not compromise. He said Tehran has been notified of
Washington's initial reaction but has not received specific details from
mediators, and is awaiting the mediators' final position before deciding.
