Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Seven Conditions Are Met

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven conditions, based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, are met. This came days after Tehran received Washington's reply to its diplomatic proposal. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi separately said that if the US accepts Iran's plan, the strait could reopen within seven days, but warned that Iran is prepared for military action if needed.