Al-Mayadeen's correspondent in Tehran reported a positive atmosphere regarding the Hormuz agreement, stating that an agreement could be signed if the United States halts its interference.
Al-Mayadeen's correspondent in Tehran reported a positive atmosphere regarding the Hormuz agreement, stating that an agreement could be signed if the United States halts its interference. The report, published at 15:16 Jerusalem, marks a shift in tone from earlier today when Iranian sources rejected the possibility of a deal.
At 11:57 Jerusalem, the IRGC officially postponed the proposed Oman-mediated agreement, citing U.S. interference and threats. Shortly before that, Iran had rejected an Axios report claiming a deal had been reached, and earlier tied any reopening to a change in U.S. behavior. However, by 13:13, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran predicted significant developments on the strait and the US-Iran MoU within hours, setting the stage for the latest Al-Mayadeen report.
The Zioneer has reported on the underlying diplomatic framework: President Trump stated on June 12 that a 60-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were close, and a senior U.S. official said on June 14 the strait would reopen with no tolls. Iran's Fars News Agency reported on June 11 that Tehran was leaning toward approving the U.S. text. The condition of U.S. halting 'interference' has been a consistent Iranian demand, appearing in the IRGC's postponement statement and earlier rejections.
What remains open: The Al-Mayadeen report is a single source, and the U.S. has not commented. The specific 'interference' Iran demands halted is not defined. The IRGC's earlier postponement stands in tension with the new positive atmosphere, and it is unclear whether this represents a shift in Tehran's official position or a negotiating signal.
4 developments
- StrongAl Jazeera correspondent: significant developments on Strait of Hormuz, MoU expected in hours
- ConfirmedIran's Tasnim adds details on US-Iran MOU: last-minute changes, Hormuz opening delayed
- StrongAnalysts Warn Trump's Iran Deal May Prioritize Hormuz Stability Over Israeli Security
- DevelopingU.S. official: Iran MoU benefits contingent on performance
Source and signal
- Open-source intake