Iran sets conditions for Hormuz Strait reopening

Iran sets conditions for Hormuz Strait reopening

Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran’s demands are met, as Tehran continues to outline its conditions for ending the conflict with the United States.

In a statement, Ghalibaf said the American-led regional order in West Asia had collapsed, arguing that countries in the region must now work toward establishing a new regional framework.

He stressed that Iran would rely on both strength and diplomacy to navigate the ongoing conflict. According to Ghalibaf, Tehran intends to pursue military and diplomatic efforts simultaneously to protect its interests and achieve its objectives.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran had communicated its conditions for ending the war to Washington through mediators and was now awaiting US President Donald Trump’s response.

Rezaei said Iran remained in contact with Qatar and Pakistan as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. He explained that the conditions conveyed to the United States through Qatari mediators included an end to hostilities on all fronts, the lifting of the naval blockade against Iran and the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad.

The Iranian official indicated that Tehran was seeking concrete guarantees before agreeing to any new negotiations or easing restrictions on the strategically important waterway.

Rezaei also addressed the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement, expressing hope that the two sides would reach an agreement to end hostilities. He said it appeared that the Houthis were also interested in reaching a settlement with Saudi Arabia.

The developments come amid continued regional tensions and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical international shipping route, and any prolonged disruption could affect energy supplies and global oil markets.