Iran’s top negotiator says Hormuz Strait will remain closed until US abides by MoU

Iran’s top negotiator says Hormuz Strait will remain closed until US abides by MoU Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US meets the commitments stipulated in the memorandum of understanding, including lifting its naval blockade. "I want to state clearly that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the American commitments stipulated in the memorandum of understanding... are implemented," Ghalibaf said in a speech aired on state television.