Iranian Official Rejects US Blockade, Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure
Tehran – Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, a prominent Iranian negotiator and Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has issued a forceful response to the ongoing American blockade, commenting on the state of peace negotiations and Iran’s subsequent decision to halt the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, Ghalibaf made the statements during a televised appearance. The official warned that the strategic waterway will remain closed unless the United States removes its restrictions on shipping into and out of Iranian ports.
He characterized the blockade as an “absurd and foolish decision,” marking it as another error by the US. Ghalibaf stated, “Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will inevitably be limited,” adding, “There is no doubt” regarding the continued closure if the blockade persists. His comments come as negotiations for a ceasefire deadline on Wednesday approach.
The Iranian government has repeatedly criticized the blockade, arguing it constitutes an illegal act of aggression. The future of peace talks and the continued access to the Strait of Hormuz remain significant points of contention between the two nations.
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This escalatory rhetoric further complicates an already fragile situation and raises serious concerns about regional stability.