Araghchi: Strait of Hormuz Won't Return to Previous Status in 2026

 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced in May 2026 the development of a new mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz. During Spring 2026, Araghchi told Parliament that the waterway would never return to its previous status. Mid-May 2026 saw warnings from the "Khatam al-Anbiya" headquarters to target any US military entry into the strait. In 2026, Tehran rejects repeating the cycle of war and negotiation, emphasizing the protection of its full maritime sovereignty.