Iran Reaffirms Control Over Hormuz After U.S. Talks

Iran has pledged to maintain control over the vital Hormuz Strait amid ongoing discussions with U.S. officials in Switzerland. The talks, which concluded recently, focused on nuclear issues and sanctions, with U.S.

President Donald Trump demanding the unconditional reopening of maritime traffic in the strait. Iranian Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Hormuz would return to its pre-war conditions in accordance with international law.

The negotiations led to a temporary suspension of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil, allowing Iran to produce, sell, and deliver crude oil. The U.S.

Treasury has agreed to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian funds as part of the deal. Additionally, Iran is set to allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to return to the country.

The discussions also aimed to establish communication channels to prevent incidents in the strait and included talks on managing conflicts involving pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon.