Iran closes Starit of Hormuz over breach of war ending agreement
Iran has announced the closure of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic, escalating tensions in the region amid accusations that the United States and Israel have failed to uphold commitments under a recently signed war-ending memorandum of understanding. The announcement was made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central […] The post Iran closes Starit of Hormuz over breach of war ending agreement appeared first on Daily Star.
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Iran has announced the closure of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic, escalating tensions in the region amid accusations that the United States and Israel have failed to uphold commitments under a recently signed war-ending memorandum of understanding.
The announcement was made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which cited what it described as violations of the first clause of the agreement by the United States and the continued ceasefire breaches by Israel in southern Lebanon.
According to the IRGC, Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have resulted in the killing and displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians, while Israeli forces have allegedly failed to withdraw from Lebanese territory as required under the terms of the agreement.
The memorandum of understanding, signed earlier this month following months of regional conflict and diplomatic negotiations, was intended to establish a framework for ending hostilities between Iran, the United States and their regional allies. Among its reported provisions were commitments to cease military operations, respect territorial sovereignty, ensure the withdrawal of foreign forces from contested areas, and support the implementation of ceasefire arrangements in conflict zones, including southern Lebanon. The agreement was widely welcomed by the international community as a significant step toward de-escalating tensions in the Middle East and preventing further disruptions to global energy markets and maritime trade.
The military command described the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the first step in Iran’s response to what it termed enemy violations of the accord, warning that additional measures could follow if the alleged aggression continues.
“The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the first step in response to the enemy’s breach of commitments,” the command said in a statement, adding that further action would be taken if the situation does not improve.
The IRGC Navy reinforced the announcement by warning commercial and military vessels against approaching the strait, stating that ships doing so would be responsible for their own safety.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global oil and liquefied natural gas exports pass each day. Any disruption to navigation in the waterway is likely to have far-reaching implications for global energy markets and international trade.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would dispatch a delegation to Switzerland to engage with international counterparts regarding the implementation of the memorandum and to seek clarification on how the other parties intend to fulfill their obligations.
Speaking on the issue, the ministry’s spokesperson said discussions on a final and comprehensive agreement remain conditional upon the full implementation of all five clauses contained in the memorandum.
“Iran has fulfilled its obligations under the agreement,” the spokesperson said. “The other side is obligated to ensure that the Zionist regime halts its attacks on Lebanon.”
The spokesperson warned that failure to implement any part of the commitments could jeopardize the entire agreement.
“If any section of the commitments remains unimplemented, the entire agreement is at risk. The other side must act quickly or the deal as a whole will collapse,” the spokesperson said.
Emphasizing Tehran’s position, the official added: “We did not sign a commitment to leave it unimplemented. Our approach is commitment for commitment.”
Iran further warned that it would take what it described as “necessary measures” should the other parties fail to meet their obligations under the memorandum.
The developments come amid heightened regional tensions and growing concerns over the stability of the ceasefire arrangements intended to bring an end to months of conflict. International observers are closely monitoring the situation, particularly the potential impact of any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the broader implications for Middle East security and global energy supplies.
No immediate response had been issued by the United States or Israel at the time of publication.
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