Iran claims new Hormuz role
Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz would be administered by Tehran following the first round of US Iran talks in Switzerland. In a video message quoted by Iranian state media on Tuesday, June 23, Ghalibaf said the strategic waterway would not return to its pre-war conditions and would be managed by the Islamic Republic of Iran in accordance with international law.
His comments came after negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock on Monday. Mediators Pakistan and Qatar described the talks as positive and constructive, saying progress had been made toward reducing regional tensions and moving toward a broader settlement. Ghalibaf said the trip produced good achievements, particularly on the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, oil waiver discussions and the release of frozen funds.
Switzerland talks set 60-day roadmap
The talks followed the virtual signing of a US Iran agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. According to the mediation statement, negotiators agreed on a roadmap intended to reach a final deal within 60 days. Technical discussions are expected to continue through the week at Burgenstock, where officials will work on details linked to security, communications and implementation.
One key result was an agreement to establish communication lines to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open and avoid incidents or miscommunication. The waterway remains one of the world’s most important shipping routes, especially for energy supplies, and any disruption there can quickly raise global concern.
Lebanon de-confliction also discussed
The talks also covered efforts to prevent renewed fighting in Lebanon. Mediators said the parties agreed to create a de-confliction cell involving relevant parties and Lebanese authorities. The goal is to reduce the risk of accidental escalation and support the wider effort to end hostilities.
Ghalibaf said Iran still sees the process as being at an early stage and that further work is required. His remarks underline both the progress and the fragility of the negotiations, as Tehran pushes its position on Hormuz while mediators focus on keeping technical talks alive.
