Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until US Meets Conditions
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills its commitments, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The announcement underscores Tehran’s firm stance in the ongoing standoff over the strategic waterway. “The US should know that the era of wasting time and dictating unilateral demands is over,” Qalibaf said, adding that Iran’s position remains “clear and definite.” He emphasized that reopening the strait has been Iran’s primary goal, while the US continues to focus on nuclear talks. The top negotiator also mentioned a seven-day plan proposed by Tehran to reopen the waterway, which awaits US acceptance.
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, revealed that Tehran remains in contact with Qatar regarding the conditions and is awaiting a response from former President Donald Trump. Rezaei warned that the possibility of another US strike remains high based on Iran’s military assessments, though he stressed that Tehran is pursuing a strategy aimed at ending the conflict as soon as possible. Iran has consistently maintained that the US must fulfill its commitments—including measures relating to Iranian assets and the naval blockade—before the waterway can return to its previous status. Washington, meanwhile, has accused Tehran of failing to honor commitments linked to reopening the strategically important shipping route.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry insists that reopening the strait has been its main objective, while the US continues to prioritize nuclear negotiations. “We are at this stage mainly focusing on the strait, and our principal concern is to reach a solution and to have peace and stability restored within this waterway,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei. The impasse highlights the broader tensions between the two nations, with each side blaming the other for the stalled progress. As the standoff persists, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments—remains a critical concern for international markets and security.
The situation remains fluid, with Iran insisting on its conditions and the US yet to respond to the proposed seven-day plan. The international community watches closely, as any escalation could have far-reaching consequences for global trade and stability in the region.
Shimanta Das 
