Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday that Tehran will not permit the United States and Israel to use the Strait of Hormuz to harm Iran, and accused Washington of repeatedly violating a memorandum of understanding on the strategic waterway. The ministry claimed Iran has the right to take measures in the strait and that the US acted before the end of the 30-day period set for Iranian commitments, according to ynet.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday morning warned that Tehran will not permit the United States and Israel to use the Strait of Hormuz to harm Iran, and accused Washington of violating a memorandum of understanding governing the waterway. The statement, reported by ynet, marks the latest escalation in a weeks-long diplomatic and military standoff over the strategic chokepoint.
Earlier on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry threatened to strike the origin of any attacks against it and blamed the US for blocking Hormuz talks (The Zioneer, 00:42). Over the past week, Iranian officials have issued a series of ultimatums: the Iranian Navy threatened a 'crushing response' to US intervention on July 9; the Iranian strait authority declared the strait closed until further notice on July 12; and the Foreign Ministry accused the US of undermining the MOU on July 8.
The current dispute stems from a memorandum of understanding signed in June that assigned Iran responsibility for managing safe passage through the strait. Iran has repeatedly accused the US of violating the terms, while the US has warned against any change to the status quo. The new statement also claims that the US acted before the end of the 30-day period set for Iranian commitments.
It remains unclear how the US will respond to the latest Iranian warning. No immediate reaction from Washington has been reported.
2 developments
- StrongIran threatens indefinite Hormuz closure, blocks IAEA inspections as Israeli officials warn of shifting U.S. support
- StrongIran warns Oman it cannot guarantee Strait of Hormuz security without Tehran's approval, according to source
- ConfirmedIranian Foreign Ministry: No IAEA inspections of nuclear sites; Hormuz checks continue
- StrongIran threatens to strike origin of attacks against it, blames US for blocking Strait of Hormuz talks
Source and signal
- Internal intake