Iran Refuses to Open Strait of Hormuz Until Conditions Are Met

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Sunday that Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz until all its conditions are met. Ghalibaf criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that Washington can no longer stall negotiations.

Diplomatic Stance and Regional Relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran's response to any aggression will be stronger than before, though diplomatic channels remain open. Araghchi noted that new U.S. sanctions will prove ineffective and that Washington has failed both militarily and diplomatically.

"There is no military solution, nor is there a solution based on additional sanctions," Araghchi emphasized.

Tehran announced it has responded to the American proposal regarding the nuclear issue, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz remains the primary focus. According to official statements, the return of IAEA inspectors has not been discussed.

Negotiation Impasse

Last week, a source familiar with the negotiations informed Channel 13 that talks mediated by Qatar concluded without a breakthrough or a ceasefire agreement. The source added that the parties remain closer to military conflict than to a diplomatic settlement as their positions harden.