The IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency has denied reports that Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the waterway remains closed and requires IRGC Navy authorization for passage. The denial comes after claims that such an agreement had led President Trump to call off planned massive strikes on Iran.
The IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency has denied reports that Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the waterway remains closed and requires IRGC Navy authorization for passage. The denial explicitly links to rumors of a Trump-Iran deal, contradicting claims that such an agreement had led President Trump to call off planned massive strikes on Iran.
The denial follows a day of conflicting signals. At 05:10 Jerusalem, President Trump announced a principles document with Iran covering the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear program, and stated that he had canceled a planned military strike. Iranian state media quickly denied any agreement. By 12:54 Jerusalem, the IRGC had set conditions for passage through the strait, requiring pre-announced routes and navy approval. Earlier, at 11:55 Jerusalem, Iranian outlets claimed the strait remains closed, directly contradicting US statements. The thread shows a consistent Iranian denial narrative, from state media to the IRGC.
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since July, when the IRGC formally announced a blockade, as The Zioneer reported on July 11. The IRGC has also denied setting up a hotline with the United States, as reported on June 26. The Zioneer has documented the escalation, including the IRGC's confirmation of disabling two commercial vessels in the strait in July, and the broader US-Iran tensions.
The status of any agreement remains unclear. While Trump claims a deal was reached, Iranian officials at multiple levels continue to deny it. The conditions for reopening the strait—an end to US 'hostile actions'—have not been met. The Fars News denial, which explicitly links to the deal rumors, adds another layer of contradiction to the conflicting narratives.
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