Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern warning. He said the situation unbearable for U.S. is now unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has violated the ceasefire and endangered shipping. Washington also threatens energy transit through the strategic waterway. Clearly, this situation unbearable for U.S. cannot continue much longer.
Ghalibaf wrote on social media that a new equation is taking shape. The security of shipping and energy transit has suffered damage, for the U.S. and its allies caused this danger. They violated the ceasefire and imposed a naval blockade, yet this situation unbearable for us will eventually backfire on Washington.
The Iranian official said the U.S. is under serious pressure, and America cannot tolerate the continuation of current conditions. Ghalibaf added a crucial warning, however. “We have not even started yet,” he stated, so this situation unbearable for U.S. may soon become much worse for Washington.
Ghalibaf served as Iran’s lead negotiator in Islamabad talks, and he led the delegation during discussions with U.S. officials. The negotiations lasted 21 hours without a breakthrough, but Iran cited Washington’s excessive demands as the main obstacle. Therefore, tensions have remained high.
The U.S. launched its “Project Freedom” initiative on Monday, for the project aims to help commercial ships transit the strait. America wants to restore shipping through the strategic waterway, yet tensions have escalated sharply since the project began. Fears of renewed war are increasing across the region.
Iran has controlled the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, and the country blocked the waterway to enemy vessels on February 28. Only ships with Iranian permission can transit now, but the U.S. responded with a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The situation has created a dangerous standoff.
Ghalibaf’s comments came after weeks of rising tension, for U.S. warships have approached the strait several times. Iranian forces have intercepted them each time, yet the situation remains highly volatile in the Gulf. Neither side shows signs of backing down.
The war between Iran and US-Israeli forces began on February 28, and the attacks assassinated Iran’s Leader and senior commanders. Iran responded with 100 waves of retaliatory strikes, so a temporary ceasefire took effect on April 8. However, the underlying conflict remains unresolved.
Pakistan mediated the ceasefire and hosted one round of talks, and Islamabad continues to facilitate communication between both sides. Diplomatic progress has been slow and difficult, but this situation has become a sticking point in negotiations.
The coming weeks will test Washington’s patience further, for Iran warns that it has many options still available. Ghalibaf’s statement suggests Tehran is holding back, yet this situation could escalate if the U.S. does not change course. Regional stability hangs in the balance.