Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by ALEXI J. ROSENFELD / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP)
Araghchi conditions Hormuz reopening on Iran’s terms
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- Despite Trump's public remarks, Araghchi noted Tehran has not yet received formal feedback through third-party intermediaries.
- Final Iranian actions regarding the shipping corridor remain on hold pending official responses delivered via diplomatic channels.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran will not compromise on its established requirements, emphasizing that reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains entirely dependent on the fulfillment of these conditions.
In an official statement addressing recent diplomatic maneuvers, Araghchi reiterated Tehran's stance regarding the strategic maritime passage.
"Our conditions are clear, and any forward movement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon meeting these conditions, and we will not back down from them," Araghchi stated.
Acknowledging early public comments from Washington, Araghchi noted that while US President Donald Trump delivered an initial response, formal communications through diplomatic channels have not yet arrived.
"We saw the first reaction from the US President, but we have not yet received anything from the intermediaries," Araghchi explained.
The foreign minister emphasized that Iranian leadership will delay further decision-making until formal, definitive positions are conveyed through third-party mediators.
"We are waiting for definitive views to be transmitted to us by intermediaries, and we will make our decisions based on that," Araghchi concluded.
