An Iranian source cited by the state-affiliated PressTV said Wednesday that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with its arrangements under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, and warned that any threat will be met with a firm response. The claim has not been independently verified.
An Iranian source cited by the Iranian state-affiliated outlet PressTV stated on Wednesday that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz under its own arrangements, as established in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding. The source also warned that 'any threat will be met with a firm response.' The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over the strait's closure and the implementation of the MoU signed between Iran and the United States. The Zioneer has reported on the MoU's provisions, including articles on the lifting of the blockade, sanctions relief, and the reopening of the strait. The latest claim, from a single anonymous source, has not been independently corroborated.
- StrongIranian source: Strait of Hormuz reopening to begin Friday after MoU signing
- DevelopingReport: Iran drawing up plan for post-closure Strait of Hormuz reopening
- DevelopingIranian official demands non-interference in Strait of Hormuz, warns of complications
- StrongIranian source threatens to attack any vessel crossing the Strait of Hormuz
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