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Iran denies US control of Strait of Hormuz, says it remains blocked until conditions accepted; talks falter as Qatar, Pakistan mediate

Iran has rejected U.S. claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting it remains blocked until its conditions are met. Talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan have stalled, with Iran demanding an end to U.S. threats and sanctions, while U.S. naval operations continue in the region.

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Iran has firmly denied U.S. assertions of control over the Strait of Hormuz, stating it remains blocked until its conditions are accepted. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority emphasized that claims of reopening the strait do not reflect reality, as Iranian forces continue to restrict navigation through this critical waterway.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized U.S. intelligence, claiming it has led to significant miscalculations regarding the strait. “Worse than fake news is fake intelligence,” he stated, highlighting the ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, Iranian military officials assert that the strait is under their control, with Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb declaring, “Today you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic.”3456

Negotiations mediated by Qatar and Pakistan have reportedly reached an advanced stage, with Qatar's Foreign Ministry expressing a desire for the strait to be reopened soon. However, Iran insists on not negotiating directly with the U.S. due to perceived violations of a June 17 memorandum of understanding (MoU) that aimed to keep the strait open for 60 days.

Iran's conditions for reopening the strait include an end to U.S. threats, lifting sanctions, and the release of frozen Iranian assets. The situation remains tense as U.S. naval operations continue in the region, complicating the diplomatic landscape.

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“Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Washington's actions 'an even bigger miscalculation,' while Basij commander Hossein Taeb reiterated the strait is 'under Iran's control and management.' Trump responded by seeking payment for '50 years' of damage caused by Iran.”
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