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شبكة راية الإعلامية
Iran and US compete for Strait control
Regional efforts, particularly from Qatar and Oman, continue to encourage Tehran and Washington to fulfill their commitments under the memorandum of understanding signed between them last June. Iran has confirmed that it has reached understandings with Oman regarding navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, but it conditioned the start of implementation on the United States fulfilling its commitments. On its part, the U.S. announced that its forces control the strait to ensure the flow of energy supplies and prevent Iran from generating revenues that could be used to threaten global trade. Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard described Washington's statements as a "lie" and stated that any ships passing without coordination with Tehran will not be permitted to cross. U.S. accusations against Iran persist, accusing it of attempting to influence global oil markets. These developments come amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to chart pathways toward understanding between the two sides, amid continued tensions over control of the strait.
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