Iran Reimposes Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Cites U.S. Military Presence and Regional Disputes
Iran has reportedly reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to the continued deployment of United States military forces in the region and Israel's ongoing presence in southern Lebanon.
According to a report by the New York Post, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused Washington of failing to comply with provisions contained in the memorandum of understanding signed on June 17 by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The IRGC stated that several key conditions tied to the agreement, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, the removal of the naval blockade, and the departure of American military forces from the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, had yet to be fulfilled.
As a result, the group declared that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until those conditions are met.
In its statement, the IRGC also warned commercial and maritime traffic to avoid the strategic waterway, saying vessels entering the area despite the directive could face military action.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil transit routes, and any disruption to shipping activities in the area is closely watched because of its potential impact on global energy markets and international trade.
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