Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war condition, but that this does not mean a violation of international law, according to reports. The remark signals continued Iranian resolve over one of the world's key maritime chokepoints amid the ongoing war and diplomatic talks.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf stated Wednesday evening that the Strait of Hormuz 'will not return' to its pre-war status, but clarified that this stance does not constitute a violation of international law. The remarks, reported by Israeli media, echo and amplify earlier statements from Iranian negotiator Amir Hossein Yazdan-Panah, who said the strait 'will never return' to its pre-war condition (as The Zioneer reported on June 12).
Ghalibaf's framing — asserting Iranian resolve while explicitly denying illegality — appears calibrated for an international audience amid ongoing US-Iran diplomatic contacts. The speaker has been a consistent hardline voice in recent weeks, warning repeatedly against miscalculations and signaling that Iran will not revert to pre-war arrangements. The Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of global oil passes, has been at the center of the naval front since the early days of the conflict.
The statement does not specify what practical measures Iran intends regarding the strait, and it remains unclear whether a diplomatic framework for partial reopening of the waterway is advancing.
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