Iran has decided to pull out of an agreement with the United States due to what it perceives as American breaches. Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, emphasized that Iran will assert full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz regardless of the consequences. This move will involve assuming control over Oman’s portion of the strategic waterway.
Gharibabadi explained that while Oman typically shares control of the strait with another country, Iran deems it necessary for national security reasons to have complete authority over the strait during wartime. The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in the ongoing conflict.
In response to joint US-Israeli attacks on key Iranian locations, Iran closed the vital trade route through which 20% of global oil trade flows. Although the US and Iran signed an agreement on June 17 to end the conflict within 60 days, President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire null during a NATO summit in Turkey, stating he no longer wishes to engage with Iran.
Gharibabadi accused the US of not only breaching the agreement but also dismantling it, particularly through the naval blockade on Iranian ports. He affirmed that Iran will not seek negotiations with the United States. Reports indicate that Trump has announced plans to target Iran’s power facilities, bridges, and energy installations starting the following week, with intentions to strike hard in the coming nights.