There was no immediate comment from the U.S., which has wanted an acceptable deal first on the strait before ending the blockade.

Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.

Iran’s politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the US “corrects its behaviour”, issuing new demands that could shake up talks on a deal to manage the waterway and traffic on it.

Iran won’t allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement that the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman, Iran’

No injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called 'piracy' and a threat to global energy security.

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said that it intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters Monday, an attack that comes after the United States and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend for the first time in a month.