Iranian Guard Sets Strait Conditions
Statements by Hossein Mohseni, spokesperson for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, indicate that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz under two conditions: the United States ceasing its "disruptive" practices and Washington returning to a previous memorandum of understanding. He clarified that the strait is under Iranian control, with hostile warships at least 400 kilometers away, and that any transit through the strait requires Iranian approval. He considered the passage near Oman to be fully under Iranian authority. He also revealed that Iran has been engaged in negotiations with Oman for about a month regarding arrangements for the strait, reaching acceptable agreements on each party’s share of the waters and revenues. Mohseni accused the United States of obstructing these negotiations. The ongoing tensions over the Strait, which is one of the most important global maritime routes for transporting oil and gas, continue to escalate and significantly impact the global energy markets.
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