Iranian Army Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Akrami Nia said Sunday that the United States must respect the memorandum of understanding and stop attempts to establish an 'illegal' shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz, which he said harms regional security. He emphasized that the Iranian Armed Forces are resolutely protecting Iranian rights in the strategic waterway. The statement follows his earlier remarks this morning warning that US intervention creates insecurity.
The Sunday afternoon statement by Brig. Gen. Akrami Nia is the second time today the Iranian Army Spokesperson has addressed the Strait of Hormuz situation. In his earlier statement at 07:38, he warned that US intervention to create an illegal route is causing insecurity, and that the military's list of targets is constantly updated (as The Zioneer reported). The new statement calls on the United States to respect the terms of the memorandum of understanding and cease attempts to establish an 'illegal' shipping lane, which he said harms regional security. He also reiterated that the Iranian Armed Forces are resolutely protecting Iranian rights in the waterway. The remarks come amid an ongoing diplomatic standoff over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran repeatedly demanding that the US and Gulf states adhere to the MOU and threatening retaliation for any violations. The Zioneer has reported extensively on these developments, including earlier statements by Iranian officials and lawmakers.
3 developments
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
- DevelopingIranian forces block tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Fars reports
- ConfirmedNew Iranian body declares Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice
- StrongIranian outlets claim Strait of Hormuz remains closed, contradicting US denials
Source and signal
- Internal intake