India, Sept. 27 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the main pressure points in the US-Iran conflict, with Tehran linking its reopening to an end to American economic and military pressure. Iran's Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami has now issued a fresh warning, saying the strategic waterway will remain closed while Iran faces what he described as economic warfare from Washington.

Hatami also said Iran believes the departure of the United States from the Middle East is approaching.

His comments came as diplomatic efforts continue over the conflict, with the status of the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major issue in negotiations. Recent reports have said Iran has offered to reopen the waterway ...