On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister
27 things Kazem Gharibabadi said, verbatim, from June 15, 2026 to August 31, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Also appeared as: Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi
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“The Strait of Hormuz is closed”
Breitbart News US strikes Larak Island, and hours later Jordan's military says it shot down eight Iranian missiles ›
Others on this question
“That sucker is open.”
Disputes
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi called him a “deluded man.”
MSNBC Trump declares an economic D-Day on Iran and threatens any country that gives Tehran a lifeline ›
Others on this question
“We have possession, complete control of the strait, I mean, outside of nuisance value.”
Disputes
“the Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian”
Breitbart News Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States, on a day two ships crossed it ›
Disputes
“The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet, nor by aircraft carrier, nor by issuing an order, nor by an election speech.”
USA Today Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States, on a day two ships crossed it ›
Others on this question
“pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States”
More on the record
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“very good targets”
on Iran warning US mine-detection ships entering the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz ›
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“Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian”
on Iran rejecting Trump's claim to the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US ›
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“Once and for all, accept the reality: up to this point, you have suffered strategic and heavy defeats; the Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian,”
on Iran claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict with the US
Breitbart News Trump Says U.S. Will Declare Strait of Hormuz ‘U.S. Territory’ — ‘After We Finish Defeating Iran’ ›
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“This strait will be opened and closed only under Iran's command, and so long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in fantasies, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade,”
USA Today Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices ›
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“I can say that the latest situation is that almost all of the topics (are) under discussion...meaning we have made significant progress in our discussions with Oman and this progress is on the verge of being finalized.”
CBN News As Deal Nears to Open Hormuz, Concerns Mount over IRGC Control of Vital Shipping Lane ›
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“cannot in itself be interpreted as meaning the Strait has become safe for passing vessels.”
The American Conservative Iran War Day 160: Trump Reportedly Frustrated with Pentagon Over Munitions Shortages ›
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“Our proposal is for one route to lie entirely within the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with part of the other route also passing through Iranian territorial waters, so that Iran can effectively exercise oversight over both inbound and outbound traffic,”
on Iran's proposal for shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz in talks with Oman
Al Jazeera Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know ›
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“We have also suspended our commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding and are no longer implementing them,”
on Iran suspending its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum after US strikes
The American Conservative Iran War Day 141: U.S. Bombs Water Plant and Infrastructure in Iran ›
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“effectively trampled on and halted all of its commitments.”
on Iran halting cooperation commitments after US strikes on its infrastructure
The American Conservative Iran War Day 141: U.S. Bombs Water Plant and Infrastructure in Iran ›
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“If the US thinks its military attacks and blockade will force us to request negotiations, it’s making a mistake,”
on Trump threatening to attack Iranian power plants and bridges
World Socialist Web Site Facing debacle in Iran, Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants and bridges ›
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“Apparently, he understands the language of force better.”
on Iran's response to US strikes after Trump ended the ceasefire
Breitbart News U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Trump Says Ceasefire Is ‘Over’ ›
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“With the criminal and murderous Trump, one must speak in his own language,”
on Iran's response to renewed U.S. strikes after Trump declared the ceasefire over
Breitbart News U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Trump Says Ceasefire Is ‘Over’ ›
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“soon launch a massive attack against U.S. military bases in the region.”
Breitbart News U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Trump Says Ceasefire Is ‘Over’ ›
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“Iran, while issuing a serious warning regarding the consequences of America's breach of the agreement, will take decisive actions to safeguard its national interests and security,”
on Iran warning of consequences after the US revoked a waiver for Iranian oil sales
Politics - CBSNews.com U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers ›
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“constitutes a blatant violation of Article 10, and the subsequent military operations of this country against Iran also constitute a serious violation of Articles 1 and 2 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.”
Politics - CBSNews.com U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz ›
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“The region’s security will be ensured through the end of interventions and the US withdrawal from the area, respect for countries’ sovereignty, and acceptance of new geopolitical realities – not under the military umbrella of America,”
on Iran's warning to ships over unapproved routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Iran warns ships against using unapproved routes in Strait of Hormuz ›
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“It was decided that a direct communication channel for the monitoring group would be established by tomorrow, and that shortcomings in the implementation of the MoU would be reported, discussed, and decided upon in a formal and documented manner,”
on US and Iran's indirect talks in Doha establishing a monitoring channel
News From Antiwar.com Qatar Says US and Iran Concluded Indirect Talks in Doha ›
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“Iran’s current priority is to ensure the implementation of the provisions of the MoU, and we are seriously pursuing our demands in this regard,”
on Iran's priority to enforce the memorandum of understanding with the US
News From Antiwar.com Trump Claims the US and Iran Will Hold Talks in Qatar After Exchange of Strikes ›
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“The first round of technical talks within the framework of the designated working groups will be held once conditions are met and after agreement is reached on the date and venue,”
on scheduling technical working group talks between the US and Iran
News From Antiwar.com Trump Claims the US and Iran Will Hold Talks in Qatar After Exchange of Strikes ›
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“The immediate and permanent end of the war and all military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, will be announced starting tonight,”
on the ceasefire ending military operations across fronts including Lebanon under the Iran deal
Breitbart News Trump Declares U.S.-Iran Deal ‘Now Complete,’ Orders Naval Blockade Lifted, Hormuz Fully Reopened ›
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“does not signify trust in the enemy and was drafted in an atmosphere of continued distrust.”
on Iran's continued distrust despite reaching the deal with the US
Politics - CBSNews.com Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete" ›
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“This memorandum does not mean trusting the enemy; it has been written with active distrust,”
on distrust behind Iran's memorandum agreement with Trump
Latest Political News on Fox News Trump's Iran agreement raises a basic question: Is it actually a deal? ›
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“Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed under ambiguous arrangements, parallel routes or decision-making that does not take Iran's role as a coastal state into account,”
USA Today US strikes Iran in Strait of Hormuz as interim deal nears collapse ›
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