Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets seven conditions outlined in a June interim agreement. The conditions, set by Iran, were part of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, signed after months of conflict with mediation by Pakistan. Iran received Washington’s response to its diplomatic proposal a few days ago, but the country is still reviewing the reply.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, stated during a press briefing that Tehran had already responded to US proposals. However, the Iranian government has not yet decided whether to proceed with the agreement. The conditions include a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the strait, which is a critical waterway for global oil trade.
Yemen’s leader announced that military action is planned to retake territory recently seized by Iran-aligned rebels. This development adds to the complexity of the situation in the region. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over the past five days, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
The US has claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is open and under its control, but Iran has rejected this assertion. The ongoing tensions highlight the strategic importance of the strait and the broader geopolitical conflict between Iran and the United States. The situation remains under close scrutiny as both sides continue to negotiate and take action.
