The leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran stated on December 15, 2025, that they will not revert the status of the Strait of Hormuz to its previous state, citing a decision by the Leader of the Revolution.
The President of France called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to avert a global fuel crisis, while the Turkish Foreign Minister stated that Turkey's involvement in clearing mines from the Strait depends on peace between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
The Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Ali Nikzad, stated on television that Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the Strait of Hormuz not to return to its pre-war status, asserting Iran's complete control over the strait and prohibiting Israeli ships from passing through it. These declarations follow the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran and ongoing disruptions in ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an energy crisis in multiple countries worldwide.
Ali Nikzad, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament in Iran, stated on television that Iran will not revert the Strait of Hormuz to its previous state, as per the Leader's directive. He also criticized former US President Trump's comments about nuclear negotiations and capabilities, questioning Trump's authority in world affairs.
The first shipment of U.S.-produced crude oil arrived in Japan via the Panama Canal, arriving earlier than usual due to disruptions in tanker passages through the Strait of Hormuz. Additional U.S. tankers are en route to Japan and expected to arrive at the country's ports in the coming days and weeks.
Islamic regime leadership: “We will not return the Strait of Hormuz to its previous state under any circumstances because this is the Leader of the Revolution's decision”
