Iran chief negotiator says Hormuz will be administered by Tehran: state media
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz following recent diplomatic talks. The agreement includes U.S. sanctions relief and the unfreezing of Iranian assets in exchange for nuclear transparency.
Why it matters
The control of the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global oil markets and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
Iran s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday (June 23, 2026), following talks pushing to end the U.S.-Israeli war on the Islamic republic.
The article reports on claims made by Iranian officials while balancing them with context regarding U.S. involvement and international agreements.
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