Iranian parliament speaker: Hormuz Strait security depends on US withdrawal
Iran’s parliament speaker said the security of the Strait of Hormuz relies on the absence of US forces, reiterating Tehran’s stance during talks with Washington.
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AIIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the security of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the absence of US forces.
Ghalibaf, who led Iran’s delegation in negotiations with the United States, added that Tehran has consistently maintained the strait’s situation will not return to its pre-war state, according to Asharq.
On the diplomatic front, the Iranian presidency announced that President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Pakistan’s efforts to reduce tensions and emphasized the importance of ongoing consultations with Islamabad.