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Iran's Chief Negotiator Announces Tehran's Administration of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran following US-Iran talks in Switzerland. The agreement includes communication lines to keep the vital shipping route open and end fighting in Lebanon. The statement was confirmed by multiple outlets, though some reported additional financial and security arrangements.

Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated in a video posted to his Telegram account that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran. The declaration followed US-Iran talks in Switzerland, focusing on regional security arrangements and the future of the key shipping route. The talks were held at the luxury Swiss resort of Burgenstock, and Ghalibaf described the outcomes as 'good achievements.' The agreement includes the establishment of communication lines to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open and to end fighting in Lebanon. Iran also consented to create a communication framework to monitor maritime activities in the waterway, aiming to prevent clashes and misunderstandings. Tehran dismissed any pre-war stipulations, asserting full control over the strategic waterway. Sources diverge on additional details. The New York Times reported that Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses and is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water. The Times of India mentioned that Iran and the United States agreed to secure $12 billion worth of Iranian assets stuck overseas.

Where Sources Diverge

The nyt article mentions that Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses and is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.

nyt

Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses and is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.

rte

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media has reported.

The times-of-india article mentions that Iran and the United States agreed to secure $12 billion worth of Iranian assets stuck overseas.

times-of-india

Iran and the United States agreed on June 22 to set up communication lines to keep the vital shipping route open and end fighting in Lebanon.

the-hindu

Iran and the United States agreed on June 22 to set up communication lines to keep the vital shipping route open and end fighting in Lebanon.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentNew York TimesJun 23, 01:01 PM
Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.

IndependentThe HinduJun 23, 09:30 AM
Iran chief negotiator says Hormuz will be administered by Tehran: state media

In a video posted to Mr. Ghalibaf's Telegram account, he said the talks at the luxury Swiss resort of Burgenstock produced "good achievements"

PublicRTEJun 23, 07:51 AM
Iran negotiator says Hormuz will be Tehran administered

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic.

PublicRTEJun 23, 07:51 AM
Iran negotiator says Hormuz will be Tehran administered

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media has reported.

IndependentThe HinduJun 23, 07:15 AM
West Asia war LIVE updates: Ghalibaf says Hormuz will be administered by Iran

Iran and the United States agreed on June 22 to set up communication lines to keep the vital shipping route open and end fighting in Lebanon

PublicFrance 24Jun 23, 06:02 AM
Middle East live: Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran following US-Iran talks in Switzerland, as negotiations continue over regional security arrangements and the future of the key shipping route. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

IndependentTimes of IndiaJun 23, 05:50 AM
‘Won't return to pre-war conditions’: Iran says Hormuz will be administered by them

In a bold statement, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, affirmed Tehran's control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz, dismissing any pre-war stipulations. Concurrently, negotiations in Switzerland culminated in securing $12 billion worth of Iranian assets stuck overseas. Additionally, Iran consented to create a communication framework to monitor maritime activities in the vital waterway, aimed at preventing possible clashes and misunderstandings.