Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until U.S. Naval Blockade Ends

Iran’s parliament speaker has stated that the country will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States naval blockade remains in place, calling the blockade a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire agreement.

Senior Iranian officials have blamed the United States for stalled peace talks, citing the naval blockade of Iran’s ports as a key obstacle to negotiations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran seeks “dialogue and agreement” but that “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” are hindering progress.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported capturing two foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and opening fire on a third ship for violating restrictions on ships passing through the waterway. Iran has also begun collecting revenue from tolls imposed on maritime traffic through the strait, with a senior parliament official confirming receipt of the first Hormuz toll payment.

The White House said US President Donald Trump has set no deadline for Iran to submit a peace proposal, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that the timing of any future actions will be the president’s decision. Trump previously extended a ceasefire with Iran that was due to expire this week.