politics
Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Due to 'US Failure to Fulfill Obligations' Under Memorandum
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, according to the Fars agency, citing a statement from the central headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 'Khatam al-Anbiya'.
TL;DR
- Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping.
- The decision is attributed to alleged violations of a war-ending memorandum by the United States.
- Continued Israeli ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon and the presence of Israeli troops are also cited.
- The closure is described as the first step in a series of responses to perceived non-compliance by the opposing side.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry insists Tehran is meeting its obligations and calls for the US to ensure Israel stops attacks on Lebanon.
- Iran operates on a principle of 'obligation in response to obligation'.
- An Iranian delegation is traveling to Switzerland to seek fulfillment of obligations by the other party.
- This announcement follows the US Vice President's statement about the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz.