Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war state

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war state

An Iranian lawmaker stated that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US and Israel's war. A draft Iranian law would permanently ban Israeli vessels and deny transit to nations deemed 'hostile' due to their alliance with the US.

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