Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions

A senior Iranian lawmaker said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status, signaling Tehran’s intention to maintain new restrictions in the strategic waterway amid continuing tensions with the United States.

Ali Nikzad, second deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, said the situation in the strait would not be reversed and described the policy as being in line with instructions from Iran’s supreme leadership.

His remarks came as Iran continues to impose shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States maintains a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports.

Nikzad also criticized recent statements by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities, questioning Washington’s authority to dictate Iran’s future policies.

The current crisis began after the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28. Since then, Tehran has maintained control over parts of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.

The United States later expanded pressure by launching a naval blockade on April 13, disrupting trade flows and affecting energy markets, especially across Asia.

Washington and Tehran held talks in Islamabad two weeks ago in an attempt to end the conflict, but negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough.

Those discussions followed a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8, which was later extended by Trump.

Diplomatic efforts for another round of talks are continuing, but major disagreements reportedly remain over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the US blockade of Iranian ports and Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium.