Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US meets its conditions

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on October 4, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US accepts Tehran's seven conditions based on a June interim agreement known as the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Iran presented a proposal at the UN General Assembly for reopening the strait within seven days, and the US replied via Qatari intermediaries. Iran's Foreign Ministry said its focus is on the strait, not nuclear talks, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Iran is prepared to respond if the US resumes military action.