Tanzania, Aug. 10 -- Iran has linked the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to the United States meeting a series of demands, despite Tehran and Oman nearing an agreement on new shipping lanes through the waterway.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the agreement with Oman was in its final stages, but stressed that the strait would not reopen until Washington addressed Tehran's demands. Iran and the United States are not holding direct talks, although messages are being exchanged through intermediaries.

Among Iran's demands are compensation for damage caused by US attacks, the lifting of sanctions, an end to military threats and aggression, the removal of the US naval blockade in the Gulf and the release of f...