The United States has demanded that Iran issue a public statement clarifying the Strait of Hormuz is open and commit to refraining from attacks on commercial vessels, three senior US officials told journalist Barak Ravid (N12). A senior American official added that after two days of confrontations near the strait earlier this week, Iran approached the US requesting further talks, and described an internal power struggle within the Iranian regime over implementing the memorandum of understanding and next steps in negotiations with the Trump administration.
New details emerged early Saturday that Iran has approached the United States requesting additional talks after two days of confrontations near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, according to three senior US officials cited by journalist Barak Ravid (N12). A senior American official described an internal power struggle within the Iranian regime over implementing the memorandum of understanding and the next stage of negotiations with the Trump administration. The request comes as Washington demands a public statement from Iran declaring the strait open and pledging not to target commercial shipping.
The Zioneer reported at 00:12 Saturday that the US had issued a 24-hour ultimatum for a public commitment, with Iran telling Washington that recent tanker strikes were carried out by "rogue elements." At 00:55, Israel Hayom confirmed the US demand. The thread shows a rapid sequence: an ultimatum, Iran's rogue-element explanation, and now a request for further talks amid reported internal divisions.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint for weeks. Iran declared a total blockade earlier this month, though Washington disputed that claim. The US Energy Secretary later acknowledged the strait remained effectively closed, with tankers relying on US Navy escort. Tehran previously linked any reopening to an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, a condition the US rejected, as The Zioneer reported on June 19.
It remains unclear whether Iran will issue the demanded public statement or whether the internal power struggle will delay or alter Tehran's response. The nature of the additional talks Iran has requested has not been specified.
8 developments
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- DevelopingIran's army spokesperson to brief media after reported clashes with US in the Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIran used short-range missiles in Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, US official says
- DevelopingIran claims it attacked enemy forces near Strait of Hormuz
Source and signal
- Internal intake