United States — United States Central Command & Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

United States — United States Central Command: US military command; enforcing blockade, affecting shipping and oil flows.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Appointed as Khamenei's political adviser, moving closer to the center of power.

United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM has been managing the blockade, allowing some ships for humanitarian aid and turning away others, affecting shipping flows.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Zolghadr, former security chief, listed Iran's conditions for reopening the strait.

United States — United States Central Command: US military command enforcing blockade and conducting strikes on vessels.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Former security council head; listed conditions for reopening.

United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM reported the effects of the naval blockade, redirecting 53 commercial vessels, and is involved in military operations in the region.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: As secretary of Iran's Iran — Supreme National Security Council, he issued new demands for the US to correct its behavior before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting the blockade and compensation.

United States — United States Central Command: US military command enforcing blockade, redirecting vessels.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Iranian official listing conditions for reopening strait.