Media: More vessels seeking passage permits through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's actions
¬ International observers have upgraded the shipping safety threat level in the Strait of Hormuz
¬ Iran's Supreme Leader's adviser: Iran will respond firmly to any U.S. violation of the memorandum of understanding
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According to Iran Islamic Republic News Agency, the number of ships wishing to obtain Iranian permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz has increased following warning shots fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy at vessels violating regulations.
The report states: "After the IRGC Navy issued warning fire to vessels intending to sail along a route in the southern Persian Gulf differing from Iran’s designated path, the number of ships wishing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz has increased."
Previously, U.S. Central Command confirmed responding to Iran’s suspected attack on a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Subsequently, Iranian forces launched strikes against multiple U.S. military installations in the Middle East.
On June 25, the Persian Gulf Strait Administration of Iran stated that Iran does not guarantee safe passage for vessels navigating unauthorized routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and the United States remotely signed a memorandum of understanding at around 02:00 AM on June 18. The memorandum stipulates the end of the military conflict that began on February 28, and defines the timeframe for the U.S. lifting its maritime blockade and Iran restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Additionally, Iran committed not to acquire nuclear weapons, with the issue of Iran’s nuclear program to be resolved through a separate agreement. Both sides will hold negotiations on this matter within 60 days. Iran hopes that the U.S. will ultimately lift sanctions against Iran.
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The Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) has raised the safety threat level for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The UK Maritime Trade Office (UKMTO) previously reported that an "unidentified shell" struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
The UK Maritime Office stated in a statement: "The security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz has been upgraded to {High}."
The Persian Gulf Strait Administration (PGSA) said on Thursday that Iran does not guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels not adhering to designated routes.
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Mohsen Rezaei, adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iran will respond firmly and decisively to any violation by the U.S. of the terms of the memorandum of understanding.
U.S. Central Command had previously confirmed responding to Iran’s suspected attack on a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iranian forces launched attacks on multiple U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
Rezaei wrote on social media platform X: "The U.S. violated Article One of the memorandum and continues to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, thereby breaching Article Five. Iran will respond firmly and decisively to any U.S. violation of the memorandum of understanding."
Iran and the United States remotely signed a memorandum of understanding at around 02:00 AM on June 18. The memorandum stipulates the end of the military conflict that began on February 28, and defines the timeframe for the U.S. lifting its maritime blockade and Iran restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Additionally, Iran committed not to acquire nuclear weapons, with the issue of Iran’s nuclear program to be resolved through a separate agreement. Both sides will hold negotiations on this matter within 60 days. Iran hopes that the U.S. will ultimately lift sanctions against Iran.
Source: sputniknews
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