Iran Rejects US Desire to Control Strait of Hormuz

Tehran, Iran – Iran has firmly rebuffed an American attempt to gain a foothold in controlling the strategic Strait of Hormuz, asserting its sovereign right to manage passage through the vital waterway. Deputy Speaker of Iran's Parliament, Ali Nikzad, revealed that the United States had proposed a joint legal framework for regulating traffic in the strait, a move Tehran viewed as an overreach.

During discussions held in Islamabad, Pakistan, the US delegation reportedly expressed a desire to become a partner in managing the Hormuz Strait. However, Iran's stance was unequivocal: any such involvement would be subject to Iranian regulation and potentially a transit fee. Nikzad highlighted the US proposal, stating, "Washington even went so far as to say: Let's establish a legal framework for the Strait of Hormuz that also includes America."

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Washington even went so far as to say: Let's establish a legal framework for the Strait of Hormuz that also includes America.

Beyond the maritime security issue, the talks in Islamabad also touched upon Iran's nuclear program. Iran reiterated its willingness to reduce its stockpile of enriched uranium by 430 kilograms, presenting it as a confidence-building measure. A proposal for a coalition involving the US and Saudi Arabia for uranium reduction was also discussed, though reports indicate the US withdrew from this specific initiative.

The negotiations ultimately concluded without a formal agreement, with Iranian media characterizing the outcome as a result of excessive American demands. Nikzad commented on the broader context, suggesting that recent events have shown the US that "victory is not determined by speeches on social media, but by the will of the people and superiority on the ground."

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They (the US) learned during the 40-day war that victory is not determined by speeches on social media, but by the will of the people and superiority on the ground.