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Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran will not cede control of the Strait of Hormuz and that a constitutional bill to enshrine this control will be introduced, to be implemented by the armed forces. The remarks come amid a broader war context, regional reactions, and ongoing negotiations, with tensions between Iran and the United States persisting.
Why It Matters
Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil and gas shipments; Iran presenting it as a legal instrument signals long-term leverage and potential disruption in maritime traffic.
Timeline
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No moderate or hardline split on national security stance, Azizi asserts
April 19, 2026
Azizi dismissed impressions of rifts within the regime, saying that when it comes to national security, there are no moderate or hardline approaches.
Parliament to consider Article 110-based bill on Hormuz control
April 19, 2026
A senior Iranian lawmaker who heads the Committee for National Security and Foreign Policy said a bill in parliament, based on Article 110 of the constitution, would enshrine Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, covering environment, maritime safety and national security, with the armed forces to implement the law.
Araghchi says Hormuz is 'completely open'; US reaction
April 17, 2026
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on social media that the Strait of Hormuz was 'completely open', prompting a response from US President Donald Trump and media outlets that criticized the post.
First round of historic face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad
April 12, 2026
The article states that a first round of historic face-to-face negotiations took place in Islamabad, Pakistan, last weekend, with plans for a second round to resume in the Pakistani capital.
Trump posts warning on Hormuz opening
April 5, 2026
The article notes that US President Donald Trump posted an expletive-laden warning on social media on April 5, 2026, saying Iran would be 'living in hell' if it failed to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman involved in discussions on strait transit
April 2026
The article notes that Oman, which controls the southern coast of the Strait of Hormuz, had been involved in discussions with Tehran earlier this month to ensure the smooth and safe transit of vessels.