Iran said that the United States returning to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is not sufficient for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, reported by Iranian state media, sets a new condition for the strategic waterway.
Condition for the Strait
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It handles a significant portion of global oil shipments. Iran's position means that the US must do more than rejoin the Islamabad MoU to see the strait reopened. The details of the MoU were not specified in the statement.
The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US over various issues. The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint in the past, with Iran threatening to block it during disputes.
It remains unclear what additional steps the US would need to take to satisfy Iran's conditions. No further details were provided by Iranian officials.
