Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be controlled by Tehran

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Iran’s deputy foreign minister and foreign minister say the US must accept conditions for shipping to resume.

WHO: Kazem Gharibabadi; Abbas Araghchi

WHAT: Iran said it would continue enforcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and set conditions for resuming talks and shipping.

WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: Iran responded to halted progress toward peace talks and continued war-related restrictions affecting oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will open only under its control · Aug 15, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be opened only by Iran · Aug 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET

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