Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz following recent diplomatic talks with the United States. His remarks come amid efforts to reduce tensions and secure safe maritime passage in the strategic waterway. The statement is significant due to the strait’s critical role in global oil and gas shipments.
Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war conditions and will be managed by Iran under international law. He made the comments after returning from talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the wider regional conflict. Iranian state media reported that he described the discussions as producing “good achievements.”
He added that the negotiations included discussions on Lebanon, oil waivers, and frozen Iranian assets. According to his statement, Tehran expects some form of sanctions relief from the United States as part of the emerging understanding. The deal also includes limited access to international monitoring mechanisms and financial arrangements.
The talks follow an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran to maintain communication over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan helped facilitate the arrangement. The goal is to prevent incidents and ensure uninterrupted commercial shipping through the region.
Despite the agreement, tensions remain high after earlier disruptions and closures of the waterway during the conflict. Maritime traffic has reportedly resumed but remains sensitive to political developments. Analysts say the situation reflects both cooperation and ongoing strategic competition in the Gulf.