Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to enemy countries, stressing it is open only for allies. He clarified that Iran has no interest in negotiating with the United States and has not requested a ceasefire or sent any diplomatic messages.
Araqchi said Iran is stronger than before and questioned why negotiations with the US are necessary. He added that the country will remain firm unless President Donald Trump recognizes the war as illegal. He emphasized that Iran’s defensive stance is non-negotiable while highlighting Tehran’s strategic control over the vital waterway.
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He stressed that while Iran desires the conflict to end, it must not recur. The Strait of Hormuz remains open for friendly nations, and several countries have already contacted Iran for safe passage. Araqchi also warned that the waterway will be strictly off-limits to perceived adversaries.
Earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning to the US, stating that any attack on the Iranian navy would have serious consequences. The statement comes amid reports that the US and its allies are seeking Iran’s permission to navigate the strait during heightened regional tensions.
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Araqchi reiterated that Iran will maintain full control over Hormuz, underscoring the waterway’s strategic importance for global oil shipments. His remarks signal Tehran’s determination to assert authority in the Persian Gulf while rejecting external pressure to reopen the strait to adversaries.