Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, according to state media reports on Tuesday.
The statement comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to bring an end to the ongoing US-Israeli war in the region.
The assertion of Iranian administrative control over the chokepoint introduces a new variable into the negotiations.
While a draft agreement reportedly includes provisions for the immediate reopening of the strait and a temporary lifting of oil sanctions, Ghalibaf’s comments suggest Tehran is seeking to retain significant operational leverage.
This stance could influence the final terms of any ceasefire or peace deal.
Markets have been closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude prices rebounding amid persistent shipping risk.