Tehran, Iran — Despite the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran, there is still no clear path toward lasting peace.
The truce aims to pave the way for a peace agreement to end tensions that have persisted for two months.
Previously, delegations from both countries personally traveled to Islamabad, Pakistan for peace talks.
However, they returned without reaching any agreement.
Frustrated with the outcome of the negotiation, the United States began enforcing a blockade on vessels entering and exiting the Strait.
Even after announcing the extension of the ceasefire, United States President Donald Trump maintained the blockade.
He argued that lifting the blockade would prevent a deal from being reached and warned that the situation could instead escalate into the use of force.
This week, Iranian officials fired back amid the continuing war of words over the proposed peace deal, particularly criticizing the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, while Tehran continues to show willingness for peace, the ongoing U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz only reflects US’ extension of military operations.
He said this is intolerable.
Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stronger warning.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf cautioned that global oil prices could surge to 140 dollars per barrel due to the continued blockade.
Currently, Brent crude oil—one of the world’s key oil benchmarks—has already reached 111 dollars per barrel.
He added that Iran’s control over the strait is meant to ensure it can be used by neighboring countries in the future without U.S. interference.
Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
He warned that the longer the route remains closed, the greater the impact on the global economy.