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Iran: Reopening Strait of Hormuz Not Possible Under US Naval Blockade
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the US naval blockade remains, calling it a blatant violation of the ceasefire.
Why It Matters
The stance underscores ongoing tensions over a key international shipping chokepoint and could affect regional security and global trade.
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Says Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Reopened While US Naval Blockade Continues
April 22, 2026
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, that the Islamic Republic would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remained in place, calling it a 'blatant violation of the ceasefire'. He argued that a complete ceasefire only has meaning if it is not violated through a naval blockade, and stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible amid the violation of the ceasefire. He made the remarks on the social media platform X.