Army spokesman: The Strait of Hormuz will only be reopened if America accepts Iran's conditions Brigadier General Akarmini, the spokesman for the Iranian army, said that the only way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is for America to accept Iran's seven conditions, and that no aggression or renewed adventurism can reopen it. Referring to the words of the top leaders to senior commanders, he said that the armed forces will respond quickly, effectively and without geographical limitations, and will focus on the material and non-material assets of the United States wherever they are. He also praised more than 250 nights of public support for the armed forces.