Iran's deputy foreign minister said that the United States returning to its commitments under the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding would not be sufficient to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media reports. The statement adds to Tehran's qualified position on the strategic waterway.
The Iranian deputy foreign minister's statement, reported Wednesday evening, indicates that Tehran continues to qualify its commitments under the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU). The official said that the U.S. reaffirming its obligations under the agreement would not be enough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint.
The MoU, often referred to as the 'Islamabad Agreement,' was formalized in June 2026. As The Zioneer has reported, Iranian officials have repeatedly cast doubt on the implementation of the agreement, particularly regarding the strait's reopening. Earlier, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the reopening was only 'partial,' and later declared that the U.S. had 'collapsed' the MoU.
The latest remark suggests that even if the U.S. meets its commitments, Iran may still withhold full reopening of the strait, maintaining leverage over the waterway. No further details from the deputy foreign minister's remarks were reported.
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- StrongUS, Gulf states condition sanctions relief on Iran reopening Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIranian army spokesman says Strait of Hormuz will only reopen if Iran's rights are respected
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