Iran war live: Tehran to stand firm to US sanctions; settlers besiege Qusra

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Iran says it will rely equally on diplomacy and defence to protect its interests.

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Published On 30 Aug 2026

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and Tehran is in no hurry to reopen it.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) also says that it maintains firm control over the strait, accusing US leaders of spreading false statements regarding the passage to sway energy prices.