Iran Says It Is Prepared to 'Fight and Negotiate' With US
Source Summary
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran is prepared for both military confrontation and diplomatic engagement with the United States. Ghalibaf insisted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran's conditions are met.
Why it matters
Iran's explicit dual-track posture signals potential escalation in US-Iran tensions while leaving diplomatic channels open, with control of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global shipping route—contingent on unspecified Iranian demands.
What remains uncertain
The specific conditions Iran demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz are not detailed in the statement.
