Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s foreign minister, has stated that Tehran did not request a ceasefire and wants any end to the war with Israel and the United States to be final and decisive.
According to the semi-official Students News Network, Araqchi emphasized that Iran’s main condition for peace is a permanent resolution that prevents further escalation or renewed conflict.
The Iranian foreign minister also said the Strait of Hormuz is currently closed “only to enemies and those who support their aggression.”
A spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry added that ships from countries not involved in the war may still pass through the strategic waterway, but only in coordination with and with approval from Iranian forces.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime routes, with roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments typically passing through it. However, traffic through the strait has been effectively disrupted for weeks since the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran escalated on 28 February.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged countries heavily affected by the disruption in oil shipments—including China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom—to join efforts aimed at reopening the vital waterway.
