Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until seven conditions outlined in a June agreement with the U.S. are fulfilled. During the UN General Assembly, Iran proposed that the waterway could reopen within seven days if these conditions are met, with the U.S. responding last week through Qatari intermediaries. Qalibaf emphasized that Tehran’s stance is firm, stating that the U.S. must abandon its one-sided demands.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry clarified that while they have communicated their positions to the U.S. via mediators, further discussions are needed. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei noted that current U.S. proposals align with previous stances on the nuclear issue, but the focus is now on the Strait of Hormuz. He denied any offer for UN inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief, asserting that no nuclear discussions are occurring with Washington.
Qatar is mediating between the two nations to resolve the conflict and reopen the vital waterway. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that Iran is prepared to respond to any military action from the U.S., stating they are better equipped than before.
