Ghalibaf Outlines Hormuz Future
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the country’s lead negotiator, told reporters the Strait of Hormuz would ‘never return to its pre-war state’ and would be managed according to ‘Iranian arrangements’ in an interview with State TV on Monday.
“Perhaps I was among the first, right at the outset of the war, before the ceasefire took effect, to post a tweet on the matter. In it, I made it unequivocally clear that everyone must understand the administration of the Strait will never return to its pre-war state,” he said.
He was speaking on the way home from the first round of negotiations in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with the US side, as well as Pakistani and Qatari mediators.
Iran Stresses International Compliance
“Of course, we will strictly adhere to international laws. This is to ensure that everyone is aware, and that no one twists this principle into its opposite. Therefore, while fully observing all international laws here [the Strait of Hormuz], its management will be conducted according to Iranian arrangements, which are, in fact, precisely stipulated in this very clause 5 [of the MoU],” he went on.
Negotiators Report Progress
After the talks, US Vice President JD Vance said there had been ‘good progress’ – despite what he called ‘a little bit of threatening and a little bit of whining’ – and denied reports the Iranians had ‘walked out’.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there had been ‘major progress’. “Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,” he posted on social media. “Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction and development plan launched for Iran.”
Ceasefire Challenges Remain
Israel has continued to hit Lebanon, with both the IDF and Hezbollah accusing each other of breaking the latest ceasefire. The US and Iran reached a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ last week – with 60 days to secure a final deal.
Article by Viory
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