Iran says it is ready to open Strait of Hormuz once US blockade is lifted

Single source · Strait of Hormuz (approximate) · 2026-10-25 08:27 UTC

Iran says it is ready to open the Strait of Hormuz once the US blockade is lifted, as reported by AP and relayed by UNN and ABC News. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says the strait is not safe because the US and Israel have exploited it, and that Iran has no choice but to take measures to protect its territory, national security and people. Middle East Eye and ABC News also attribute to Iran warnings of an 'unimaginable' response to US aggression and a statement that a resumption of war with the US would not change its position.

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• Українські Національні Новини (УНН), 2026-10-25 08:27 UTC
• ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2026-10-25 10:25 UTC
• Tasnim News (Telegram), 2026-10-25 14:37 UTC
• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-25 14:52 UTC

First reported 2026-10-25 08:27 UTC; last updated 2026-10-25 15:02 UTC.

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