politics
April 19, 2026
Galibaf: Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until US Lifts Naval Blockade
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated today that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the US does not lift its naval blockade of Iran.
TL;DR
- The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the US maintains its naval blockade of Iran.
- Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be limited if the US blockade is not lifted.
- Iran considers the US attempt to remove mines from the area a violation of the ceasefire.
- The situation escalated to the point of conflict, but the 'enemy' withdrew.
- Traffic remains stalled in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian patrol boats fired on merchant ships.