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Iran says Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets seven conditions

Iran says Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets seven conditions Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until Washington meets certain conditions. Ghalibaf, who also acts as Tehran's chief negotiator in the talks, said that the contested waterway will remain closed until seven conditions based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding are met by Washington. He conceded that the US had made "some proposals through a med…

Middle East EyeOctober 4, 2026

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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman: Strait of Hormuz 'main concern' of leadership

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven conditions are met | The National

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Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until 7 conditions are met: Iran's Ghalibaf

The comments come a few days after Tehran received Washington's reply to a diplomatic proposal

Khaleej TimesOctober 4, 2026

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Qalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran’s conditions are satisfied, stating that the US can no longer delay the process.

Arab NewsOctober 4, 2026

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Qalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran’s conditions are satisfied, stating that the US can no longer delay the process.

Arab NewsOctober 4, 2026