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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met, says reports

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Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran’s seven conditions outlined in a June agreement with the U.S. are satisfied. According to Nournews, Qalibaf criticized recent American proposals as attempts to prolong negotiations and impose unilateral demands, emphasizing that Iran's stance is clear and firm.
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On October 4, 2026, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the U.S. are met. This comes after Tehran received Washington’s response to its latest diplomatic proposal. The conditions stem from an understanding reached at Islamabad earlier this year. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that there is "no military solution" to resolving the ongoing conflict and warned of stronger responses if confronted militarily. The U.S., led by President Donald Trump, has rejected Iran’s ceasefire proposals, accusing Tehran of economic desperation. As tensions escalate, global oil prices have risen sharply due to supply concerns, prompting G7 nations to release emergency fuel reserves.

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The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the U.S. are met, Nournews reported Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday (October 4, 2026), a few days after Tehran received Washington's reply to its diplomatic proposal.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-04
🔮 The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the U.S. are met, Nournews reported Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday (October 4, 2026), a few days after Tehran received Washington's reply to its diplomatic proposal.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met, says reports · assertive framing

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The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the U.S. are met, Nournews reported Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday (October 4, 2026), a few days after Tehran received Washington's reply to its diplomatic proposal. asserted
Tehran → reopen → proposal
“The Americans, who say something different in the media, have recently put forward proposals through a mediator. asserted
who → say → mediator
But they must understand that the period of dragging out the process and dictating one-sided demands is over," Mr. Qalibaf was quoted as saying. asserted
Qalibaf → understand → demands
"The position of the Islamic Republic of Iran is completely clear and firm, and the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until our seven conditions, based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, are met," he said. asserted
he → open → Understanding
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