Iran's new instructions for passing through the Strait of Hormuz include paying tolls in Iranian rial, issuing guarantees within the Iranian banking system, and banning sanctioned countries.

Iran's underlying need for controlling the Strait of Hormuz and removing sanctions is to secure money for reconstruction after the war.

The White House demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has been threatening to cut off the supply of oil through the Strait of Hormuz region.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz hours after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for a large amount of the world's oil and gas.