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Iranian Source Affirms That Decisions Regarding Strait of Hormuz Will Be Taken Only by Tehran, Muscat

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Libertarian Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority
Formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz has become Iran’s top priority in negotiations with the US. Tehran says it will not discuss the nuclear issue with Washington until control over the Strait is established. Reuters reported on Thursday, speaking with an Iranian source who explained Tehran is unwilling to speak with American officials []
Euronews
· Jul 8, 2026
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 26, 2026
Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns
Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns
BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
JUST IN: US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty, not American sovereignty
TEHRAN, July 02 (YPA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty and command, and not under the authority of the US Central Command, emphasizing Tehran’s position regarding its responsibility for managing one of the world’s most important waterways for oil transportation. His remarks came amid growing []
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran asserts Hormuz control as Qatar reports progress in indirect talks with U.S.
(NaturalNews) Senior Iranian officials on July 2 reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehranâs command, directly rejecting a US-led regional security dia...
TRT World
· Jun 21, 2026
IRGC says Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels
Iran and the United States are offering starkly different accounts of activity in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming restrictions on shipping and Washington reporting record oil flows through the waterway. The dispute follows renewed tensions over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, though diplomatic talks in Switzerland remain on track. Jon Brain reports from Washington.
TASS
· Jun 21, 2026
US, Iran to discuss Lebanon situation first at talks — newspaper
Next, they will discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, the Financial Times reported
Breakthrough News
· Jun 24, 2026
Israel and Lebanese state in new talks as ceasefire hangs in the balance
The latest developments in Lebanon showcased that direct negotiations with Tel Aviv are fruitless, and that only Iran has been able to secure a ceasefire there by using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. elevation , June 24, 2026
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran, Tehran's lead negotiator insists
The lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, insisted on Monday the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran and would follow international laws. Qalibaf, who is also the speaker of the Iranian parliament, spoke with Iran state media on a plane on his way back from Switzerland. #iran #straitofhormuz #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The powerful Armed Forces of Iran will not permit any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader said, emphasizing that the strait will be run under the management of Islamic Republic.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Oman Proposes Two Shipping Corridors for Hormuz as Iran-US Talks Remain Unresolved
Oman presented a two-corridor Strait of Hormuz proposal at Saturday's Araghchi-Albusaidi talks in Muscat: free southern passage through Omani waters, conditional northern transit requiring Tehran's approval. Neither Iran nor the US has accepted the framework, and the strait remains closed after 133 days.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by the Islamic Republic
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by the Islamic Republic
Sky News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran threatens ships with 'forceful response' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has warned ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to remain on approved routes or face a "forceful response". The warning comes despite a ceasefire remaining in place between Iran and the United States. It follows two days of indirect talks between Iranian and US officials in Qatar.
WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore. That's according to senior U.S. officials who said internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. The...
Al Bawaba
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran calls Hormuz attack a "Mistake" as Nuclear talks hang in the balance
ALBAWABA — Iran has allegedly told the United States that the recent attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz was not deliberate, showing its desire to keep diplomatic lines open amid increasing tensions between the two countries...
Iran Herald
· Jun 20, 2026
US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Washington DC [US], June 21 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) said that Iran does not exercise control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions remain high in the region after heightened military developments linked to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, following which the Islamic Republic announced the closure of the strategic waterway.According to remarks shared by a CENTCOM spokespe
Drudge Retort
· Jul 1, 2026
Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.
BERNAMA
· Jun 28, 2026
World : Iran Says It Has Sole Control Over Hormuz Strait Again
BAGHDAD, June 28 (Bernama-dpa) -- Iran has sole control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, after the fragile ceasefire with the United States (US) appeared to disintegrate amid a flurry of attacks, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 5, 2026
Hormuz Strait Emerges as Key Flashpoint in U.S.-Iran Talks Despite Ceasefire
The future of the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the most contentious issues in negotiations between Iran and the United States, with Tehran warning against any foreign military presence in the strategic waterway even as both sides pursue a political settlement following their recent conflict
World Israel News
· Jul 11, 2026
US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The US demand for a public Iranian commitment focuses specifically on guaranteeing safe passage for commercial shipping and confirming that all channels of the strait remain open to global maritime traffic. The post US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.
Watchdog Report
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran Claims Hormuz — Pay Tolls Or Else
Iran’s rulers now claim they “manage” the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, daring America and its allies to accept a new legal regime in the Strait of Hormuz. Story Snapshot Iran has drawn a huge new control zone in the Strait of Hormuz and demands ships get its permission to pass. A new Iranian “Persian []
Tehran Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Kayhan: Strait of Hormuz is America’s breathing passage
Kayhan, in an analysis, discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s vital control over it. It wrote: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control, management, and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is not a place for America’s presence or play.
Bloomberg
· Jul 11, 2026
Hormuz Dispute Clouds US Iran Diplomacy
Bloomberg News Middle East reporter Dan Williams says negotiations between the US and Iran remain focused on securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric underscores the fragile state of the ceasefire. Williams says Iran's leadership remains opaque, questioned claims that recent attacks on commercial shipping reflected a command failure, and warned that Tehran could emerge with greater strategic leverage if it retains effective control over the vital waterway. (Source: Bloomberg)
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
U.S. rejects Iranian claims of control over Strait of Hormuz
Washington, July 10 (SANA) The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday dismissed Iranian media reports claiming Tehran has imposed control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the claims are false and that international shipping continues to move safely through the strategic waterway. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said assertions by Iranian state media that []
BOL News
· Jul 12, 2026
US military ‘prepared’ to keep Hormuz an international waterway
CENTCOM said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. The post US military ‘prepared’ to keep Hormuz an international waterway appeared first on BOL News.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 3, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's ‘forceful response’ threat to tankers crossing Hormuz; Khamenei's funeral preparations underway
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's joint military command on Thursday warned that all oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must follow routes approved by Tehran or face a forceful response, raising fresh concerns over security in one of the world's most important energy shipping lanes.
RTÉ News
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran negotiator says Hormuz will be Tehran administered
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies. The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, reported by Iranian state television, comes af
India News Network
· Jul 8, 2026
Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike
Iran's recent military action in the Strait of Hormuz raises tensions. US and regional responses are closely monitored.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
MUSCAT, Jun 23: Oman’s foreign minister said talks with senior Iranian officials in Muscat focused on ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key provis...
MS NOW
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.
News24
· Jun 23, 2026
News24 | Iran insists it will control Strait of Hormuz as US agrees to lift sanctions
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Selat Hormuz masih belum aman
TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran does not guarantee security outside established routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran does not guarantee security outside established routes in Strait of Hormuz
Presstv
· Jun 26, 2026
Persian Gulf Arab states owe their stability to Iran’s stewardship of Strait of Hormuz: Leader’s adv
A senior advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei warns the Persian Gulf Arab states that their stability and survival depend entirely on Iran’s historic and strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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