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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed Until U.S. Meets Deal

8/18/2026

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Iran’s negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States meets the June 17 deal conditions.
The conditions require lifting the U.S. naval blockade, removing oil sanctions, releasing frozen assets and ending threats and operations.
President Donald Trump declared the deal “over” on July 7, prompting Iran’s foreign ministry to suspend it while vessels must obtain permission and pay fees to transit Strait.

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Iran’s negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States meets the June 17 deal conditions.
The conditions require lifting the U.S. naval blockade, removing oil sanctions, releasing frozen assets and ending threats and operations.
President Donald Trump declared the deal “over” on July 7, prompting Iran’s foreign ministry to suspend it while vessels must obtain permission and pay fees to transit Strait.