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He noted that Iran had made a ceasefire in Lebanon a key condition of the agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that Tehran continues to support the normalisation of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but argued that disruptions are linked to the incomplete implementation of the ceasefire in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On diplomacy, Ghalibaf described negotiations with the United States as part of a broader strategy, saying talks are a means to \u201cassert the rights of the people\u201d and complement developments on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran\u2019s announcement, and a second vessel was hit by a projectile, according to maritime authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran\u2019s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Tehran remains deeply sceptical of the United States despite an ongoing ceasefire, warning that Iranian forces are fully prepared for any resumption of hostilities. 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