Iran stakes permanent claim on Hormuz as new deal shifts regional order
Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to pre-war status and will be administered by Tehran under international law, following a US–Iran agreement mediated by Pakistan. The Islamabad MoU creates a 60-day window toward a final deal, with temporary lifting of oil-related sanctions and the release of Iranian funds; Iran touts a blend of hard and soft power, warns of consequences for non-implementation, and reiterates support for Lebanon amid regional tensions.