In an interview with state television on Tuesday, Gharibabadi stated that any European naval vessel nearing the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a legitimate target. Gharibabadi stated that Iran maintains a firm stance, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to its condition prior to the conflict. An official stated that a return of the Strait of Hormuz to its status prior to conflict would signify an incomplete success in the war. A diplomat has stated that Iran was warranted in its recent decision to obstruct ships navigating through a southern corridor in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. Gharibabadi emphasized that ensuring secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be achieved under an Iranian framework.