The Iranian Fars news agency reports that Tehran rejects commitments to reverse the status quo in the Strait of Hormuz and will not agree to sign any overall deal even in a second phase of talks. The stance, attributed to unnamed Iranian sources, contradicts earlier speculation of a forthcoming breakthrough.
A new report from Iran's Fars news agency, citing unnamed sources, states that contrary to earlier media speculation, Tehran will neither commit to restoring the pre-existing situation in the Strait of Hormuz nor agree to sign a comprehensive deal in a potential second negotiating phase.
This hardline position aligns with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) own official statement yesterday — which The Zioneer reported at 13:41 — rejecting any commitment to transfer management of the strategic waterway. The Fars report thus reinforces the IRGC's line and suggests that Supreme Leader approval of any broader agreement remains distant, despite diplomatic signals from other parties.
What remains open: whether this is a final negotiating position or initial posturing ahead of direct talks; and whether the U.S. or Gulf mediators will respond with alternative proposals.
2 developments
- DevelopingIranian negotiator says Strait of Hormuz 'will never return' to pre-war status
- StrongIran further clarifies nuclear stance: Hormuz management to shift, enriched uranium deferred
- StrongIran says it has not reached final conclusion on deal, warns of 'red line'
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
Source and signal
- Internal intake