Ghalibaf: Strait of Hormuz may reopen if Washington meets Iran’s conditions

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament, warned that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened only if Washington first meets all of Tehran's demands. He said the previous negotiating position will not be restored unless those conditions are satisfied.

Military posture alongside diplomacy

Ghalibaf underlined Tehran's dual approach, saying that "Iran must both fight and negotiate." He added: "Tehran will use military force to repel enemies, but also diplomacy to consolidate battlefield gains when the right moment comes."

The parliamentary chief's remarks came after Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, signaled on Saturday that Iran is prepared to end the war with the United States on the basis of a framework agreement the two sides reached in June.

Rezaei set out seven conditions for such a settlement. Among other demands, Tehran wants the United States to free frozen Iranian funds, halt hostilities on all fronts and lift the blockade of Iranian ports and vessels. Iranian leaders also insist Washington refrain from interfering in Iran's internal affairs.

Iranian officials say these points are consistent with the June framework, which was intended to open the way to a lasting agreement. Ghalibaf's statements make clear Tehran links any reopening of the strategic waterway to full US compliance with those demands.

Observers say the issue is likely to complicate diplomacy, since control of the Strait of Hormuz carries major implications for regional security and global energy flows. Tehran's insistence on concrete concessions sets a high bar for any immediate de-escalation.

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