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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Iran’s lead negotiator insists Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran
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Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, June 16, 2026. (AP)
The lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, insists the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran and will follow international laws.
Ghalibaf, who is also the speaker of the parliament, speaks with Iran state media on a plane on his way back from Switzerland.
“Hopefully we can activate the strait again, in terms of passage, and bring prosperity back to regional and global economy,” he says.
Ghalibaf confirms that the issue of releasing the frozen assets as well as the sale of Iranian oil were discussed in the talks with the US today.
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