Iran Refuses Ceasefire, Says It Will Keep Hormuz Strait Open to Non-Combatants

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-16T15:46:10+00:00

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has not requested a ceasefire, emphasizing that the war must end in a decisive manner, and that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is targeted only at hostile nations. Iran's armed forces will announce their attack targets, allowing countries not involved in the conflict to transport through the strait.

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2026-03-16 15:46:10

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Investing.com — According to a semi-official student news agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian said on Monday that Iran has not requested a ceasefire in the ongoing conflicts with Israel and the United States. Abdollahian stated that Tehran hopes to ensure that any end to the war is decisive.

The foreign minister clarified that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to “enemies and countries supporting their aggressive actions.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani added that countries not involved in the conflict have been able to transport their ships through the strait after coordinating with and obtaining permission from Iranian armed forces.

Abdollahian said there has been no exchange of information between Iran and the United States. He emphasized that the war must end in a way that ensures it does not happen again.

Kanaani stated that the Iranian armed forces will disclose each target they attack and clarify which targets they have not hit.

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