Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills seven specific conditions established in a prior interim agreement. Dismissing recent American media statements as inconsistent with their actual diplomatic conduct, Ghalibaf warned that Iran is no longer willing to tolerate one-sided demands or drawn-out negotiations. He emphasized that the country’s stance remains resolute, linking any potential reopening of the vital maritime route directly to the commitments outlined in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has suggested that a resolution could be achieved within just one week if Washington formally accepts Tehran’s proposed framework. While the minister expressed hope that the U.S. would prioritize a diplomatic path, he simultaneously issued a stern warning regarding the alternative. Araghchi underscored that Iran is fully prepared to defend itself through military means should the U.S. pursue aggressive actions, signaling that the Islamic Republic is better equipped for a conflict today than it has been in the past.