A source in Iran's nuclear negotiating team issued an official statement Sunday denying reports of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling them false. An Iranian military source separately stated that the Strait will remain closed as long as the United States continues its 'aggressive actions,' and that passage will only be permitted via Iranian-declared routes with IRGC navy approval.
Tehran on Sunday directly contradicted President Donald Trump's announcement of a diplomatic framework with Iran, with official Iranian sources denying any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or halt the nuclear program.
A source in Iran's nuclear negotiating team issued a formal statement, according to Iranian state media, calling the reports of an agreement "false." An Iranian military source separately declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the United States continues what it described as "aggressive actions," and that passage through the strategic waterway will only be permitted via Iranian-declared routes and with the approval of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy.
These denials come hours after President Trump announced early Sunday that he had agreed to call off a planned military strike after reaching a "principled framework" for a deal. In his statement, Trump said the deal would include the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the Iranian nuclear threat, and that Israel had joined the commitment.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday, the Trump administration's narrative of a diplomatic breakthrough is now sharply at odds with the Iranian regime's public stance. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, has been a central flashpoint in the 2026 conflict. Iran had previously imposed restrictions on shipping through the strait, leading to heightened tensions and U.S. military preparations.
It remains unclear whether the conflicting accounts reflect a genuine breakdown in talks or a negotiating tactic by Tehran. The proposed framework was reportedly facilitated by Qatari mediation, and the U.S. has not yet publicly addressed the Iranian denials.
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