Tehran has emerged emboldened from the war, vowing not to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz and going so far as to call its initial deal with Washington to stop the fighting “a declaration of America’s defeat
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps on Thursday (June 25, 2026) said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is only possible through routes designated by Iran, and that a new route announced without coordination with Iran is unacceptable and a safety risk.
