Iran’s parliament speaker Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Iran has achieved victory on the battlefield after several weeks of war. Speaking on national television, he said the country agreed to a temporary ceasefire only because its conditions were met. Ghalibaf asserted that the United States failed to achieve its objectives and that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran’s control.

He emphasized that Iran’s acceptance of the ceasefire was not a sign of weakness but a result of its terms being accepted by the opposing side. According to Ghalibaf, every effort by the enemy aimed to impose its demands on Iran, but the nation prioritized defending its rights. He described negotiations as an integral part of the broader struggle.

The statement comes amid reports that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has halted, underscoring the ongoing regional tension surrounding the conflict and its potential impact on global trade routes.