Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei claimed Sunday that the United States violated the memorandum of understanding with Iran by attempting to take over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Baqaei said Iran's restrictions on navigation are a 'responsible response' to prevent attacks on Iran, and blamed joint US-Israeli intervention for regional instability.
On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the United States of violating the memorandum of understanding that governs the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Washington attempted to seize control of navigation in the strategic waterway. Baqaei described Iran's restrictions on shipping as a 'responsible response' to prevent the route from being used for attacks on Iran. He also attributed regional instability to joint US-Israeli intervention.
The Zioneer has covered the evolving Strait of Hormuz crisis in depth. On June 27, Khamenei advisor Mohsen Rezaei accused the US of violating the MOU. On July 2, Iran threatened to strike any vessel deviating from the route it designated. The US military announced strikes on July 8 to secure free passage. On July 12, Iran declared the Strait closed and claimed to have struck a vessel using an 'unauthorized route'. The memorandum also obligates Iran to ensure safe passage, a condition Iran has repeatedly violated, according to the report.
The current statement reiterates Iran's longstanding position that the US has undermined the agreement, while Tehran continues to assert its claims over the strategic chokepoint.
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