On April 22, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Iran's parliament speaker) stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is impossible unless the maritime blockade is lifted and ceasefire violations are addressed. He emphasized that a complete ceasefire would only be meaningful if not undermined by actions like the blockade, which he claims disrupts the global economy. Ghalibaf condemned what he termed 'Zionist warmongering' and asserted that military pressure on Iran has failed to achieve its objectives. Amidst these tensions, reports indicate that at least 34 Iranian-linked tankers have successfully bypassed the US naval blockade since it was imposed, with some vessels transporting Iranian crude oil valued at around $910 million. The situation underscores the complexities of enforcing maritime restrictions in a critical energy corridor, as tactics to evade the blockade continue to emerge.