Iran Revolutionary Guards Deputy Political Commander: Strait of Hormuz Opening Dependent on US Fulfilling 'Islamabad Agreement'
Summary
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards deputy political commander Yadollah Javani says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after the United States meets its obligations under the “Islamabad Agreement.” Maritime traffic through the strategic waterway has dropped sharply after recent attacks on oil tankers and stalled US-Iran talks.
Key Points
- Yadollah Javani said the current war must end under the “Islamabad Agreement” before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen.
- He claimed the US, Israel and their allies have failed to gain control over the waterway.
- Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply after attacks on oil tankers.
- Kepler data showed only five cargo ships passed through the strait last Saturday and none on Sunday.
