Iranian lead negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated the Hormuz Strait will remain under Iranian management, while also committing to uphold international law within the vital waterway. The comments were made to Iranian state media aboard a flight returning from a trip to Switzerland, as reported by the Associated Press. Qalibaf, who also serves as the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, emphasized continued Iranian oversight of the strait. He did not detail specific measures for management or enforcement of international regulations. The statement comes amid ongoing regional tensions and concerns over maritime security in the Persian Gulf. This assertion reinforces Iran’s long-held position regarding control of this crucial shipping lane. Further details regarding the Swiss visit were not immediately available.