# Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions

https://mins.news/en/item/24970

- Reuters, 2026-08-18 10:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hormuz-strait-remain-shut-until-us-meets-interim-deal-conditions-iran-says-2026-08-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a842d72f7c24d00010f831d

> Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed until the United States fulfills conditions of an interim agreement signed with Iran in June. State media published his remarks on Tuesday.

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