Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has declared that any negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz must include a commitment from involved parties to refrain from invading Iran and to recognize its international rights. Aref's statement, reported by the Wall Street Journal, emphasizes the necessity of this pledge as a precondition for discussions on the strategic waterway. This stance aligns with previous comments by Trump, who suggested that Iran's adversaries were eager to negotiate over the strait. Aref reiterated the importance of this commitment, stating, "They must utter this golden phrase: 'We will no longer invade Iran and will recognize all of Iran's international rights.'"