The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills its commitments as outlined in the June agreement protocol, Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Galibaaf announced today. The Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has blockaded, “will not open until the American commitments defined in the agreement protocol (…) are implemented,” he stated in a speech.
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Galibaaf highlights US commitments
Regarding the American commitments, Galibaaf outlined the following demands: “The lifting of the naval blockade, the unfreezing of frozen assets, the removal of the oil embargo, and the cessation of military operations on all fronts.”
Visit to Baghdad
Galibaaf is also traveling to Iraq, where he will lead “a high-level parliamentary delegation to discuss developments in the region, strengthen strategic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, and explore joint solutions aimed at contributing to stability and security in the Middle East,” according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.
Trump’s position
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump made clear in recent statements that Washington has no intention of extending the existing memorandum of understanding with Tehran.
Trump emphasized that Iran does not appear willing to reach a bilateral agreement that meets the criteria and standards the American government considers essential. According to Trump, resolving the diplomatic crisis requires a specific framework for cooperation that currently shows no signs of materializing.
