The US has told Iran that any change to the status quo in the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the memorandum of understanding, according to reports emerging from technical talks in Doha. Washington stated that the release of frozen funds depends on Iran's conduct on the ground. Iran responded by warning that any US intervention will be met with a firm response.
The US has delivered a clear message to Iran during technical talks in Doha: any change to the status quo in the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the bilateral memorandum of understanding, according to reports cited by The Zioneer. Washington linked the release of frozen Iranian funds to Tehran's conduct on the ground. This follows a series of escalating exchanges: earlier Thursday, the IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters threatened immediate strikes on vessels deviating from a designated route in the strait, as The Zioneer reported. Iran responded on Thursday by warning that any US intervention will be met with a firm response. The exchange keeps the strategic waterway at the center of US-Iran tensions, with Iran having previously threatened indefinite closure. The US position appears to be an effort to contain escalation while maintaining diplomatic leverage. Whether the talks in Doha continue remained unconfirmed at time of writing.
5 developments
- StrongTrump threatens to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingTehran mayor reiterates threat to close Strait of Hormuz over US violations
- ConfirmedIran threatens missile retaliation amid Hormuz closure as U.S. talks continue
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
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