Friday, June 19, 2026
'Iran MP says parliament will oppose IAEA inspections of nuclear sites'
The spokesman for parliament’s National Security Committee criticized continued International Atomic Energy Agency inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities, saying they violated a law suspending cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.
Ebrahim Rezaei wrote on X that parliament would resist what he described as violations of the law and surrender.
“Parliament will stand against lawbreaking and capitulation,” he said.
'Iran MP challenges Hormuz fee waiver over Israeli shipping'
A member of parliament’s National Security Committee criticized Iran’s announced 60-day fee waiver for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, questioning why Israeli vessels should be allowed to transit without payment.
Mahmoud Nabavian wrote on X that, according to the Supreme National Security Council, Iran would not charge commercial ships crossing the strait during the 60-day period. He asked whether the decision reflected Iran’s own choice or had been made under US pressure.
Nabavian said allowing Israeli ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without payment contradicted Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s position on cutting off Israel’s economic arteries.
'Iran MP warns against reopening Hormuz before Lebanon ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal'
An Iranian lawmaker warned that reopening the Strait of Hormuz before a full ceasefire in Lebanon and an Israeli withdrawal would amount to the “premature birth” of the US memorandum’s implementation.
Meysam Zohourian wrote on X that any opening in the Strait of Hormuz before those conditions were met would signal Iran’s acceptance of implementing the memorandum with Washington.
The phrase sharpened criticism of the sequencing of the agreement, suggesting that movement on Hormuz could hand Washington an early win before Iran’s demands on Lebanon are met.
'Iran state TV says Tehran still controls Hormuz traffic'
Iran’s state broadcaster said ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must still obtain permits, framing the process as evidence that Tehran continues to control and manage the strategic waterway.
The report said Iran’s Supreme National Security Council viewed the permit requirement as a sign that Tehran’s authority over the strait remains in place.
It also said commercial traffic at Iranian ports had resumed, with three commercial vessels entering Iranian ports.
The state TV reporter said shipping procedures had been largely coordinated with Oman and that Iran planned to charge fees for services it provides in the waterway.
Trump says ‘desperate’ Iran gets no money during 60-day talks
US President Donald Trump said on Friday Iran entered talks “out of desperation”, after Iran’s Supreme Leader made the same claim about Trump.
Trump added on his Truth Social that Tehran would receive “not ten cents” during the 60-day negotiation period, reiterating that the war had left Tehran without major military capabilities.