Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, declared that the Iranian military has established “full control” over the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that disruptions will continue in this critical waterway following the United States’ ongoing blockade of Iranian ports. US President Donald Trump has stated that ships will be prevented from passing through the Strait of Hormuz until a peace agreement with Tehran is reached.
Leading the Iranian delegation at recent peace talks held in Islamabad with the United States, Speaker Ghalibaf informed Pakistani state media that some areas of consensus were achieved during the negotiations. However, he also noted that Iran maintains a firm stance on several issues that cannot be compromised. Although progress was made on ending hostilities, he acknowledged that both sides remain “far” from a formal peace agreement.
As the ceasefire period nears expiration, no new date has yet been set for the next round of talks. President Trump has described the dialogue with Iran as “very positive” while asserting that America should not be subjected to “blackmail” over the Strait of Hormuz.
On Friday, Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz before closing it again. Tehran cited the US blockade of Iranian ports as a violation of the ceasefire, justifying its decision to reseal the vital waterway. Following attacks by US and Israeli forces, Iran has maintained ongoing disruptions in the Strait, which is essential for global trade.
