--- title: "Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz: Galibaf Issues Ultimatum to US Amid Trump's Plans" description: "🚨 CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF 🌊 Iran has officially announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accused Washington of violating the ceasefire. 🇺🇸 President Trump responded by announcing plans to declare the strait US territory. 🇷🇺 Russia continues to supply weapons to Iran via the Caspian Sea. The global economy is under threat. #Iran #Hormuz #Trump #Geopolitics" date: 2026-08-18T14:20:05.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/iran-blocks-strait-of-hormuz-galibaf-ultimatum-trump-plans tags: [iran, ormuz-strait, usa, trump, geopolitics, russia, oil-crisis] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz: Galibaf Issues Ultimatum to US Amid Trump's Plans ![Ocean waves against the horizon, symbolizing the Strait of Hormuz in the context of Iran's ultimatum to the US](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/18/iran-blocked-ormuz-strait-galibaf-ultimatum-trump-plans/iran-blocked-ormuz-strait-galibaf-ultimatum-trump-plans-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum. - Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accused the US of violating the ceasefire and threatened escalation. - President Trump announced plans to declare the strait US territory. - Russia is supplying drone components and ammunition to Iran via the Caspian Sea. **August 18, 2026** — The geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf has reached a critical point. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, officially stated that Iran will not resume shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz until the United States fulfills all conditions outlined in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. This statement, made via the Mehr news agency, effectively confirms that the strait remains closed to international shipping, posing a threat to the global economy. ### Tehran's Ultimatum: The Price of Opening the Strait In his speech, Ghalibaf outlined a hardline position from Tehran. According to him, the blockade of the strait is a temporary coercive measure that will last until Washington fully meets its obligations. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament accused the American side of violating agreements, stating that the US, having "desperately accepted a ceasefire agreement," soon reneged on its commitments, attempting to compensate for a "heavy political defeat." Ghalibaf warned that Iran is prepared to inflict a "greater defeat proportional to their actions" on the Americans. This statement sounds like a direct threat of conflict escalation if Washington does not return to complying with the memorandum's conditions. For the global economy, this means that oil supplies from the region could be paralyzed for an indefinite period, inevitably leading to a surge in energy prices. ### Trump's Plans: Hormuz as US Territory Against the backdrop of Iranian demands, US President Donald Trump, acting in 2026, made a provocative statement. He once again shared plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz territory of the United States. Trump also commented on the current state of shipping, pointing to the need for strict control over the region. The idea of appropriating sovereignty over an international waterway, through which a significant portion of the world's oil shipments pass, caused shock in diplomatic circles. Tehran responded to these statements with determination: the strait will remain closed until Iran sees real steps from the US, not just verbal declarations of intent. ### Military Logistics: Russia's Role in Restocking the Arsenal In the context of a possible escalation of the situation, it is important to note data on military support for Iran. It was previously reported that Russia is supplying Iran with explosives, drone components, and ammunition via the Caspian Sea. These supplies allow Tehran to restore its military arsenal, which was depleted during previous conflicts. Such a logistics chain through the Caspian Sea allows bypassing traditional sea routes, which are under the control of Western fleets. This strengthens Iran's military potential and gives it leverage in negotiations with the US, allowing it to threaten a real blockade of the strait. ### Contradictory Data There are discrepancies in the interpretation of the current situation. On the one hand, Iranian officials (Ghalibaf) state that the complete blockade of the strait is a fact that will last until conditions are met. On the other hand, international reports sometimes feature data on the partial passage of ships under neutral flags or humanitarian vessels, which refutes the thesis of "complete" closure. Furthermore, Trump's statements about "US territory" in the strait are perceived differently by experts: some see this as a rhetorical device to pressure Congress, while others see a real annexation plan, which, if implemented, would lead to immediate war. For now, Iran is preparing infrastructure for escalation not only in the Hormuz area but also in the wider Middle East region. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Iran Issues New Demands to US for Opening Hormuz](https://news.ru/world/iran-vydvinul-ssha-novye-trebovaniya-dlya-otkrytiya-ormuza) - Подтверждает заявление Галибафа и условия меморандума. - [Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed: Iran Issues Tough Demands to US](https://www.lada.kz/world-news/156511-ormuzskii-proliv-ostanetsia-zakrytym-iran-vydvinul-ssha-zhestkie-trebovaniia.html) - Подтверждено по источнику lada.kz - ["Correcting Behavior" and Other New Demands: What Are the Six Conditions Iran...](https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/c0rdxw8dgy0o) - Подтверждено по источнику bbc.com - [Trump Says He Will Declare Hormuz US Territory After Defeating Iran. Tehran Responds...](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D0%B2-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B5/20260815-%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BF-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%8F%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%BB-%D1%87%D1%82%D0%BE-%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%8A%D1%8F%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%82-%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B7-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D1%81%D1%88%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%B5-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%8B-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B4-%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BC-%D0%B2-%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B8-%D1%87%D1%82%D0%BE-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B2-%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%81%D1%8F-%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%BC) - Подтверждает заявление Трампа о территории и реакцию Тегерана. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Why did Iran close the Strait of Hormuz? **A:** Iran stated that the strait will remain closed until the US fulfills all conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which, according to Tehran, were violated by Washington. ### Q: What did Donald Trump say about the Strait of Hormuz? **A:** US President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz territory of the United States, which provoked a harsh reaction from Iran. ### Q: Is Russia supplying weapons to Iran? **A:** Yes, according to available data, Russia is supplying Iran with explosives, drone components, and ammunition via the Caspian Sea to restore its military arsenal.