Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-conflict operating framework, saying Tehran intends to administer the strategic shipping route while continuing to comply with international maritime rules.
The remarks come days after the first round of technical discussions between Iran and the United States concluded in Switzerland under a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia.
According to Ghalibaf, the talks produced progress on several fronts, including regional security issues and economic measures affecting Iran.
Speaking after returning from Switzerland, Ghalibaf said Iran’s role in managing the Strait of Hormuz would be different going forward.
“Everyone should know that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to the way it was before the war,” he said.
“Of course, international regulations will be observed, but Iran will administer the Strait of Hormuz.”
The Parliament Speaker also argued that Tehran demonstrated influence during the negotiations with Washington.
