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Iran demands US fulfill MOU obligations to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has stated that it will not take any preemptive steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States fulfills all its previous obligations and restores the terminated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi outlined three specific conditions for normalizing transit through the strait: the full implementation of US obligations, the cessation of wars on all fronts, and a resolution to the Yemen crisis.
Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Iran reportedly using Pakistan as a channel to communicate its terms to Washington. Following a visit by Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir to Tehran, Pakistan reported ‘significant progress’ in discussions focused on de-escalation and the reopening of the strategic waterway. Qatar has also expressed its intention to continue mediation efforts.
Tensions remain high as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned that Washington does not rule out renewed airstrikes against Iran. In response, Iran has dismissed US claims regarding mine clearance in the strait as propaganda and warned that any US mine clearance vessels entering the region would be targeted.
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Asim Munir · Iran · Kazem Gharibabadi · Pakistan · Strait of Hormuz · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran dismissed US claims of mine clearance in the Strait as propaganda and threatened to target US mine clearance vessels if they enter the area. www.jnilbo.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran will not take preemptive measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the US restores the previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). www.jnilbo.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran has communicated its terms for a Strait of Hormuz agreement to Pakistan to be relayed to the United States. myportal.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States has not ruled out the possibility of conducting new airstrikes against Iran. myportal.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran has set three specific conditions for normalizing transit through the Strait of Hormuz: US fulfillment of obligations, ending wars on all fronts, and resolving the Yemen crisis. www.jnilbo.com · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pakistan reported significant progress in talks regarding de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. myportal.gr · www.thepressroom.gr