Iranian Regime says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only on Iran's terms

09/07/2026

Iranian Regime says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only on Iran's terms

TEHRAN, July 9: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a sharp warning to the United States on Wednesday, declaring that any military action against Iran would be met with retaliation.

In a post on X, Ghalibaf said the United States had failed to learn that "bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free."

"Let me put it plainly: if you strike, you'll get hit," he wrote.

The Iranian parliament speaker also warned Washington against escalating tensions, saying, "Don't flail around pointlessly, or you'll sink even deeper."

Referring to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, Ghalibaf said its security and navigation would depend on Iran rather than US pressure.

"The Strait of Hormuz will only open with Iranian arrangements, not American threats," he said.

His remarks come amid escalating military tensions between Iran and the United States following a fresh exchange of strikes in the region.