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Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on June 8, 2026

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· Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Iran Says It Will Defeat US Naval Blockade, Pursue Security and Peace

Iran Responds to US Naval Blockade and Outlines Strategic Approach

Tehran's Stance on US Actions

DUBAI, June 8 (Reuters) - Tehran will turn the naval blockade established by the United States into another defeat for the "enemy", Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a message posted on his Telegram channel on Monday. 

Negotiation and Conflict Strategy

"We are not going to either just fight or just negotiate; rather, we are going to fight at our own time and negotiate at our own time", Qalibaf said, adding, "our goal is the end of the war and stable security and we have no trust towards the opposing party". 

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din, Elwely Elwelly and Muhammad Al Gebaly; editing by Alexandra Hudson)

Key Takeaways

  • Qalibaf rejects being pressured into talks under coercion, vowing to act on Iran’s timetable (tasnimnews.ir)
  • The US naval blockade, imposed April 13, has severely disrupted Iran’s oil exports—costing billions and amplifying economic pressure (en.wikipedia.org)
  • Qalibaf frames the blockade as part of a broader US strategy aimed at sowing internal division and coercing Iran’s surrender (euronews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Iran's top negotiator say about the US naval blockade?
Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf stated that Tehran would turn the US naval blockade into another defeat for its enemies.
How does Iran plan to respond to the US blockade?
Qalibaf mentioned Iran will choose the timing for both fighting and negotiating in response to the blockade.
What is Iran's stated goal regarding the conflict?
Iran aims for the end of the war and stable security, according to Qalibaf.
Does Iran trust the opposing parties in negotiations?
Qalibaf stated that Iran has no trust towards the opposing parties in the conflict.

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