The semi-official Iranian news agency Fars, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, denied reports of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that no such agreement exists.
The semi-official Iranian news agency Fars, closely affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued an explicit denial on Sunday, stating flatly that "there is no agreement to open Hormuz." The denial, monitored by The Zioneer, comes as the latest in a series of increasingly firm rejections from Iranian state-affiliated media over the past hours. Earlier on Sunday at 12:20 Jerusalem, the IRGC itself denied reports of a new agreement through Fars, asserting the waterway remains closed as long as the United States continues what it called "hostile actions." Shortly thereafter, Iranian state media outlets rejected President Trump's claim of a deal, labeling the reports "false."
The new statement from Fars reinforces the consistent Iranian position that no diplomatic breakthrough has been reached, despite international speculation. As The Zioneer reported on June 12, the IRGC denied any new agreement, and on June 14, Iranian state television declared the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to foreign vessels. On June 19, the Iranian Foreign Ministry denied reports of a closure while deferring negotiations to a later date.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to most foreign shipping since early June, when Tehran imposed a de facto blockade amid heightened tensions with the United States. Iranian officials and state-aligned media have repeatedly pushed back against Western reports of an imminent deal, with the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim agency warning on June 19 that reopening the strait without guaranteed U.S. compliance would destroy Iran's strategic leverage.
It remains unclear whether any active negotiations are underway to resolve the standoff, and the gap between Iranian denials and reports of diplomatic progress persists. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
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