Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

"Iran will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route, Ebrahim Azizi tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC) declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any ship attempting to pass would be targeted, a reversal from its previous reopening. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized the U.S. naval blockade and stated that the strait is under Iran's control. U.S. President Donald Trump responded, warning Tehran against 'blackmail' and maintaining the blockade until a deal is reached.

The IRGC has reasserted strict military control over the Strait of Hormuz, firing at ships attempting to cross. This move indicates the IRGC's influence over Iran's decisions, with no new peace talks scheduled and the ceasefire nearing its end.

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, returning to its previous state of strict military control. This decision follows the U.S. naval blockade and escalates tensions in the region.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that the U.S. and Israel have failed to achieve their goals through falsehoods and that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will require Iranian authorization.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that the Strait of Hormuz 'will not remain open' if the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports continues, stating that passage would require authorization from Iran.