Iran Blocks Hormuz Strait Until US Meets Conditions
Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfills all conditions outlined in the June memorandum, including lifting sanctions, removing blockades, and releasing frozen assets. The U.S. and Iran had signed a mutual understanding agreement in June to end hostilities, but the deadline passed without progress.
Consensus
- Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. fulfills conditions from the June memorandum.
- The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in June to end hostilities.
- The 60-day period for further negotiations expired on August 17 without a final agreement.
- Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the statement on August 18.
- Key conditions include lifting the U.S. naval blockade, removing oil sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and ending threats and military operations.
- The U.S. has not extended the memorandum beyond its expiration date.
Points of divergence
- The Iranian Supreme National Security Council demanded the U.S. lift the naval blockade, remove sanctions, unfreeze assets, withdraw troops, and provide guarantees against threats on August 9. — fontanka
- Iran's Foreign Ministry representative Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the memorandum lost its relevance shortly after signing due to U.S. violations. — vedomosti
- Ghalibaf said Iran is ready to inflict more serious damage on the U.S., depending on Washington's actions. — vedomosti
- The U.S. resumed large-scale attacks on Iranian territory on the night of July 8, citing Iran's violation of agreement terms related to the Strait of Hormuz. — vesti
- Trump claimed the U.S. would bomb Oman if it interferes in the Strait of Hormuz situation. — vm
- Trump stated that after the conflict with Iran ends, he will declare the Strait of Hormuz American. — vm
- Trump referred to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as a 'steel wall' and praised the U.S. military for its work. — vm
Coverage (6 sources)
- Iran refused to open the Strait of Hormuz until US conditions are met — Фонтанка
- Iran has conditioned the opening of the Strait of Hormuz on the US fulfilling conditions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — Интерфакс
- In Iran reminded when will open the Strait of Hormuz — Ведомости
- Speaker of the Iranian Parliament listed conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz — Вести
- Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the memorandum conditions, authorities said. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Galibaf: Strait of Hormuz will not open until US fulfills terms of memorandum — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Iran
- Ormuz Strait
- USA
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
- Moscow
- Washington
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- Ormuzom
- Mehr
- Islamic Republic
- IRNA
- Ormuz Strait
- Majlis
- Islamic Consultative Assembly