Senior Iranian lawmaker Ahmad Nabavian issued a detailed argument that the emerging US-Iran memorandum draft does not reflect the Supreme Leader's stated red lines on the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement carried by Fotros Resistancee, he argues the text fails to ensure exclusive Iranian management, toll collection from civilian shipping, and a blockade on vessels linked to Israel, instead allowing broad commercial passage. He rejects the claim by reformists that the agreement fully follows the Leader's directives.
This bulletin adds a new argument from Nabavian that sharpens his earlier critique. At 18:36 he warned the clause lacked 'clear Iranian control language,' and at 18:51 he asserted the text effectively surrenders control for 60 days. Now, at 18:54, he goes further by enumerating the Leader's stated demands — exclusive management, tolls from civilian shipping, blocking Israel-linked vessels, and requiring compensation conditions for US ships — and asserts that the draft delivers none of them. The message quotes Nabavian rejecting the reformist claim that 'the agreement fully follows the Leader's red lines' unless those provisions are shown in the text. This remains a single-source statement from an Iranian lawmaker; the text of the draft itself has not been published. No official US or Iranian negotiating team comment has been reported.
2 developments
- StrongNabavian warns 'unlimited passage' clause in US-Iran MOU cedes Strait of Hormuz control
- StrongHardline Iranian editor slams US talks, warns against reopening Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
- DevelopingNabavian objects to US-Iran draft clause placing both nations on equal footing
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