Iran's Speaker: Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Pre-War State
Summary
Iran’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war state and that Tehran has reached an understanding with Oman to oversee the waterway. He says Iran has sent seven conditions for peace talks to the United States through Qatari mediators, including lifting maritime blockades and sanctions.
Key Points
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war state and should be governed by the two coastal states bordering it.
- He said Iran has sent seven conditions for peace talks to the United States through Qatari mediators and is awaiting an official response.
- Ghalibaf said the conditions include lifting maritime blockades and sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and ending the fighting.
- He also warned of renewed conflict if the United States attacks again and spoke about possible mediation in Yemen.
