Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that the operational framework governing the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its previous state following recent conflict involving the United States and Israel. Speaking during an address at the Foreign Ministry in Tehran, Araghchi emphasized that the ongoing war has fundamentally altered the security dynamics in the region.

“The current war has changed everything. We must acknowledge that new realities have emerged,” Araghchi said, according to Iranian state media. He indicated that the management of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz will undergo significant changes, and the waterway will no longer be controlled or operated as it was before the conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint through which a substantial portion of the world’s oil supply is transported, making its security a matter of international concern. Araghchi suggested that Iran is open to regional efforts aimed at creating new security frameworks for the strait, though he did not provide specific details about what these initiatives might entail.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions following the war involving the United States and Israel, which Tehran has described as having reshaped the regional security environment. Iran’s position reflects broader concerns over control and influence in the strategically vital Gulf region, where competing powers have historically contested access and security arrangements.

While Iran has historically asserted its right to influence the security of the Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi’s comments underline a shift toward revising existing operational norms in response to recent developments. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, given the strait’s significance to global energy markets and regional stability.