- Iran has denied Trump's claim that Tehran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that no such agreement has been reached and warning that the strategic waterway would remain closed as long as US 'hostile actions' continue.
- Iranian officials have rejected Trump's assertion of an agreement, with the Fars news agency quoting a source stating, 'There is no agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.'
- Military officials in Iran have dismissed Trump's claims as 'another lie' and emphasized that the waterway will remain closed while US 'hostile actions' persist.
- A June memorandum of understanding had partially reopened the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting a US blockade on Iran's southern ports and providing a two-month relief from oil sanctions, but all provisions have since been rolled back.
- Trump claimed he called off a planned attack on Iran after parties agreed on the 'perimeters' of a possible deal, which he said would include the 'immediate, complete, and total' reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has firmly rejected President Trump's claims regarding an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that no such deal exists. Iranian officials reiterated that the waterway will remain closed as long as U.S. hostile actions continue, emphasizing Tehran's control over this vital shipping route.2
The semi-official Fars news agency reported that Iranian sources confirmed there was no agreement, stating, “There is no agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.” This statement aligns with Iranian military officials' warnings that vessels would only be allowed to pass through designated routes with prior approval from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.3
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted Tehran's readiness to respond to any military action from the U.S. or Israel, asserting that any aggression would face a “decisive and proportionate response.” The Iranian military remains on high alert, prepared for any potential confrontation, with officials stating, “If confrontation becomes inevitable, the battlefield will be decisive.”
Trump's claims of a potential peace agreement, which he suggested would include the “immediate, complete, and total reopening of the Hormuz Strait,” have been dismissed by Iranian authorities as “another lie.” The situation remains tense, with military strikes resumed and fears of a wider conflict growing, despite a temporary calm in the region.
The IRGC has continued to assert control over the Strait, turning back ships attempting to navigate the route, while diplomatic efforts from regional mediators have yet to yield a resolution.
“Fars, affiliated with the IRGC, reported vessels may pass only on a designated route after coordination with the IRGC Navy, with other routes risking 'incidents.' Meanwhile, Iranian military officials called Trump's claim that Tehran sought a halt to an attack 'another lie' and said forces remain at the 'highest level of readiness.'”
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