Middle East live: Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 23/06/2026 - 04:02Modified: 23/06/2026 - 04:43
- By: FRANCE 24 Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf shaking hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- Asian shares were mixed in subdued trading early Tuesday, as recent enthusiasm cooled and markets faced uncertainty about efforts to end the war in Iran.
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Issued on: 23/06/2026 - 04:02Modified: 23/06/2026 - 04:43
By: FRANCE 24 Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf shaking hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. © Pakistan Prime Minister's Office/AFP Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran following US-Iran talks in Switzerland, as negotiations continue over regional security arrangements and the future of the key shipping route. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Asian shares were mixed in subdued trading early Tuesday, as recent enthusiasm cooled and markets faced uncertainty about efforts to end the war in Iran.