Iran rules out reopening Strait of Hormuz citing US naval blockade and ceasefire breach

Iran says “complete ceasefire” means nothing under blockade

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen while the US maintains a naval blockade. He called the blockade a “blatant violation of the ceasefire,” arguing that achieving a full ceasefire is pointless if the restrictive measures remain in place. The statement heightens uncertainty for regional shipping routes.