Iran's Fars News Agency reports that Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the United States continues what it terms 'hostile actions.' The statement directly contradicts Trump administration claims that a proposed agreement includes a full reopening of the strategic waterway.
Just minutes after Iran's Fars News Agency categorically denied any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the same outlet reported that the waterway will remain closed as long as the United States continues what Tehran terms 'hostile actions.' The new report, published at 12:48 Jerusalem, adds a conditional element to Iran's earlier position, suggesting that Tehran is not ruling out a reopening but tying it to a change in US policy.
Earlier today, at 05:10 Jerusalem, President Trump announced that the US had reached a principles document with Iran covering the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear program, and that a planned military strike had been canceled. Trump said the deal would include the immediate opening of the strait and that Israel had joined the commitment. However, Iranian state media immediately denied any agreement, and at 12:46 Jerusalem, Fars News Agency called the reports 'false.' The latest Fars report appears to shift from an outright denial to a conditional stance.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a central flashpoint in US-Iran tensions. As The Zioneer reported on June 21, Iranian outlets claimed the strait remains closed, contradicting US statements. On July 27, Iran insisted the strait 'will remain closed.' President Trump earlier warned that closing the strait would mean Iran 'will not have a country.' The conflicting claims between Washington and Tehran have persisted, with Trump stating on June 15 that tankers were sailing out of the strait despite Iranian denials.
It remains unclear whether the conditional statement represents a genuine shift in Iran's position or a rhetorical move to increase negotiating leverage. The Trump administration has not yet responded to the latest Fars report. The status of the proposed framework agreement, which Iran continues to deny, remains unresolved.
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