- Iran general issues a warning against a potential US ground invasion, signaling serious consequences if such an action occurs.
- US official reports progress between Oman and Iran on the strait, stating, "We expect a deal soon."
- The US will lift the blockade of Iranian ports once the deal is announced, facilitating commercial shipping.
Iran's military leadership has issued a stark warning against US ground intervention, with Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi stating, "If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off." He emphasized that Iranian forces are on full combat readiness, closely monitoring potential threats.
Despite ongoing indirect negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi clarified that direct talks with the US have not resumed. He noted that several countries are attempting to facilitate renewed discussions, but Tehran demands that the US address violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding before any direct negotiations can take place.
Araghchi also mentioned that negotiations with Oman regarding a legal framework for managing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing completion. He stated, "Negotiations with Oman regarding the legal mechanism and management of the Strait of Hormuz are underway, and we are very close to an agreement." However, he added that the opening of the Strait is contingent upon the US rectifying its previous violations.
A US official confirmed that progress has been made on a deal that could restore commercial shipping through the strategic waterway, potentially lifting the blockade on Iranian ports. The official stated, "There is progress between Oman and Iran on the strait, and we expect a deal soon."2
“A US official told Reuters that progress between Oman and Iran on the strait could restore commercial shipping and revive oil exports. The official added that once the deal is announced, the United States will lift the blockade of Iranian ports.”
