Mohammad Reza Aref is the First Vice President of Iran and a prominent reformist politician. Known for his reformist alignment and senior technocratic roles within the Islamic Republic's political establishment. Recently, Aref has been vocal on Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz, energy leverage over sanctions, and criticism of U.S.-Israeli relations. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026
Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref made an unannounced visit to streets and squares in Tehran this evening, speaking with residents. - Tasnim
"Once, to cripple the Iranian nation, they withheld fuel sales to our airplanes. Today, those same countries have come to the negotiating table with Iran to sustain their own energy lifelines. This is the fruit of steadfastness; we have advanced from 'sanction vulnerability' to the stage of 'authority in meeting global needs.'"
“Netanyahu: "Vance reported to me on his way back from Islamabad, as he does every day."
For the first time in history, a senior official of a government is providing "daily briefings" to the head of another state!
The issue is not us; it is a matter of structural humiliation. Do the American people realize that the White House has effectively turned into a "reporting branch" for another regime?”
"Negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz will only happen if adversaries pledge not to invade and recognize Iran’s international rights." He added that Iran’s opponents are now "begging" for talks after the waterway was effectively shut to commercial shipping.
Iran's Vice President Aref: "The Hormuz Strait regime will no longer be as it was in the past. The government is determined to turn the achievements on the ground into stable economic and security benefits for the country."
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