Event Brief
Iran president says Strait of Hormuz access depends on US
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not allow freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions and a US blockade remain in place. He said this stance highlights the difficulty of reaching a peace deal with Washington despite efforts to revive talks this week.
WHO: Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT: Pezeshkian said Iran would not allow freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while US sanctions and a blockade remain.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Pezeshkian linked the navigation stance to the continued presence of sanctions and a US blockade.
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