Iran: Security will not return to the Strait of Hormuz without lifting the naval blockade, the Foreign Ministry said. Bagri said that Iran's approach is based on good intentions and that security in the Hormuz region may be restored within a short period of time if Iran's demands are met. He added that restoring security and starting negotiations depends on Washington and the way it chooses to deal with the future of this route.

Iran: Security will not return to the Strait of Hormuz without lifting the naval blockade, the Foreign Ministry said. Bagri said that Iran's approach is based on good intentions and that security in the Hormuz region may be restored within a short period of time if Iran's demands are met. He added that restoring security and starting negotiations depends on Washington and the way it chooses to deal with the future of this route.