Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) categorically denied reports of a direct "hotline" with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim an "absolute lie." The denial—and a separately reported draft framework deal on Israeli withdrawals from Lebanon—came Friday evening amid a flurry of regional signals.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a categorical denial of any direct communications channel with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim an 'absolute lie.'
The denial comes hours after reporting by Israel Hayom—cited in The Zioneer's prior coverage—that a direct communication line had been established between the US military and the IRGC. Earlier this week, the US and Iran had agreed to set up direct communications to keep the Strait open and sustain the Lebanon ceasefire, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
Separately, an unverified report citing sources familiar with the matter states that a framework agreement to be signed in Washington includes Israeli consent for IDF withdrawals from Lebanon as part of a pilot program for Lebanese army deployment. The report also claims both nations will recognize each other's sovereignty. The details remain unconfirmed.
The IRGC's blanket denial sets up a direct contradiction with the earlier reportage. The status of any direct US–IRGC line and the prospective framework agreement remain unclear.
3 developments
- ConfirmedIRGC spokesperson denies any talks with US, asserts full control over Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIRGC rejects American proposal, vows to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIRGC deputy commander: Strait of Hormuz under our control, enemy helpless
- DevelopingIRGC rejects all ceasefire proposals via mediators, says Tehran will not give up Strait of Hormuz
Source and signal
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