'Era Of Dictating Unilateral Demands Is Over': Iran’s Ghalibaf Warns US, Says Strait Of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until 7 Conditions Are Met | Video

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions outlined in the 14-point June Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as tensions between Tehran and Washington persist due to the ongoing conflict with Israel. During his speech at the Iranian Parliament, Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran's position remains firm, stating that the US has recently presented proposals through a mediator, but Iran's stance is clear.

Ghalibaf criticized the US for attempting to impose unilateral demands and linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the fulfillment of these seven conditions. He firmly stated that the era of wasting time and dictating unilateral demands has ended, asserting that Iran's position is clear and definite. The remarks come amid rising tensions between Iran and the US following the collapse of the June MoU, aimed at ending hostilities and creating a pathway for further negotiations, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program.

The June MoU outlined a roadmap for a final agreement within 60 days, with the establishment of a High-Level Committee to oversee the mediation process. Both sides were to report regularly to the committee, while working groups focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, and a monitoring and dispute resolution mechanism were to support implementation.

However, the MoU collapsed in July, leading to renewed conflict in West Asia. The United States has struck Iranian military and civilian assets, while Iran has targeted American bases across the Gulf in retaliation. Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US steps back, putting Washington on a four-day clock to reconsider its stance.