The status of the Strait of Hormuz has become a central point of contention in diplomatic discussions between Tehran and Washington. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament and chief negotiator, recently announced that the waterway will remain closed until the United States fulfills seven specific conditions derived from the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Ghalibaf noted that the U.S. has already submitted proposals through a mediator in response to a seven-day roadmap presented by Iran.

Simultaneously, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has characterized the reopening of the strait as the "main focus" of current truce negotiations. Baghaei emphasized that Tehran’s priority is restoring peace and stability to the waterway. He contrasted this with the U.S. approach, which he claims is primarily focused on Iran’s nuclear program. While both officials highlight the importance of the strait, their statements reflect different emphases: Ghalibaf focuses on the enforcement of specific conditions for reopening, while Baghaei frames the issue as the core subject of broader diplomatic efforts to reach a resolution.