As tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has intensified warnings to the United States regarding compliance with agreements.
On July 12, Ghalibaf posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating, "The era of unilateral agreements is over. We have told you, 'If you do not keep your promises, you will face consequences.' Reality is knocking at the door."
Along with his statement, Ghalibaf shared a screenshot of a section from the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the U.S. and Iran on June 17, which outlines navigation and future management plans for the Strait of Hormuz. He particularly emphasized the phrase, "The Islamic Republic of Iran will take necessary measures," reaffirming Iran's position as the primary authority responsible for ensuring safe passage through the strait.
On the same day, Iran announced it would block the Strait of Hormuz until U.S. military intervention in the region ceases, following warning shots fired at a commercial vessel passing through the strait. In response, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on approximately 140 Iranian military targets in the south, while Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. facilities in the Middle East, including those in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, using ballistic missiles and drones.
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