Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on Tuesday that the country remains in a state of war.

Gharibabadi reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, allowing only the passage of commercial vessels in accordance with the current memorandum of understanding.

He specified that Iran and Oman will initiate negotiations with the intent to replace the current maritime traffic management plan and establish a new route in the area.

He indicated that the reopening of Hormuz will depend on the end of conflict on all fronts, the lifting of the blockade, and a resolution to the situation in Yemen.

The deputy minister asserted that Iran is the only country that knows the exact location of the mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

In that regard, he considered that U.S. President Donald Trump's statements about their removal were aimed solely at calming the markets.

Gharibabadi added that the arrival of U.S. minesweepers to the region would constitute a very attractive target for Iranian forces.

He added that Iran would reveal new capabilities if U.S. measures continue, warning Washington that it was the only actor capable of inflicting economic damage.