Iran’s Ghalibaf vows Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US lifts blockade, sanctions AFP Updated on: 18 Aug 2026, 7:09 am

Iran’s Ghalibaf vows Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US lifts blockade, sanctions Ghalibaf during his speech, said Iran was "ready to inflict an even more crushing defeat on the enemy, proportionate to its actions and advances". https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/irans-ghalibaf-vows-strait-of-hormuz-will-stay-closed-until-us-lifts-blockade-sanctions