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Ghalibaf says Hormuz stays shut until the U.S. meets the June deal

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1:03 PM in Tehran
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Tehran, Iran

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a speech on state television that 'the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the American commitments stipulated in the memorandum of understanding are implemented,' listing the release of frozen assets, lifting of oil and gas sanctions, and an end to the U.S. naval blockade and military threats.

Why it matters

Ghalibaf is Iran's chief negotiator; his list echoed the security council's Aug. 8 conditions a day after the memorandum's 60-day window expired.

Sources (3)

  • Reutersreuters.comPublished
  • CNNcnn.comPublished
  • CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished

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Correction

  • Corrected the time from 2:00 PM Tehran time, Aug 18, 2026 to 1:03 PM Tehran time, Aug 18, 2026; revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: CNN, CBS News. Why and evidence