Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated Tuesday evening that the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran's national security and provides defensive capabilities, vowing Iran will never surrender. He also said the establishment of a tripartite negotiation mechanism between the US, Israel, and Lebanon constitutes a violation of the memorandum of understanding. Gharibabadi added that message exchanges with the US continue but Iran has not submitted any request to negotiate, and that it did not request a ceasefire — its forces ceased operations after American strikes ended, according to the source.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi made a series of statements Tuesday evening, reiterating Tehran's hardening stance on the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Speaking via the source, Gharibabadi declared that the Strait of Hormuz 'has become part of our national security' and provides defensive capabilities, vowing that Iran 'will never surrender.' He also accused the US of violating the MOU by establishing a tripartite negotiation mechanism with Israel and Lebanon. Gharibabadi added that while message exchanges with Washington continue, Iran has not requested negotiations and did not seek a ceasefire — its forces ceased operations after American strikes ended.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran's warnings that continued Israeli military control in Lebanon would void the US-Iran understanding, and on Tehran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic tensions. In recent weeks, Iranian officials have repeatedly accused the US of undermining the MOU, with the Foreign Ministry spokesman stating that the US is challenging Article 5 assigning Iran responsibility for safe passage in Hormuz.
The new statements suggest that Iran is maintaining its maximalist position as the diplomatic track remains fragile, with no breakthrough reported.
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- DevelopingIranian Deputy FM Baqeri: Iran will not compromise on Strait of Hormuz passage
- DevelopingIranian parliamentary official: Hormuz Strait not won by negotiation, won't be ceded by negotiation
- DevelopingIranian deputy foreign minister: Strait of Hormuz reopening is only partial
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