Iranian Presidency: Tehran's Control of Hormuz Strait Will Render Sanctions Practically Ineffective

 Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, emphasized that Tehran's full control over the Strait of Hormuz would eliminate the need to wait for the lifting of international sanctions, asserting that Iranian management of the strait would neutralize their impact. Aref criticized the fluctuating positions of negotiating parties, while reaffirming the leadership's support for the negotiating team defending national interests amidst the current 2026 challenges.