Iranian Foreign Minister: The international community is watching whether the U.S. will fulfill its ceasefire commitment with Iran

¬ Expert: Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz only after the U.S. and Israel compensate for damages

¬ Media: Iran hopes to charge $1 per barrel for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

¬ Israeli Prime Minister: Will restart military operations against Iran if necessary

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi believes the entire world is watching whether the United States can fulfill its obligation to cease hostilities.

Araghchi wrote on social media platform X: "The ceasefire terms between Iran and the U.S. are clear and unambiguous: the U.S. must choose either to stop fighting, or continue the war with Israel’s assistance." He added, "It is impossible to pursue both options simultaneously."

Araghchi further stated that global attention is now focused on the situation in Lebanon.

He concluded: "Now the ball is in the U.S.’s court—the global public opinion is closely watching whether the U.S. will uphold its own commitments."

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According to the Financial Times citing Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for the Iranian Association of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Exports, Iran intends to charge $1 per barrel for any oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The report states: "Hosseini said each tanker should send an email to the government with cargo details, after which Iran will inform them of the required toll amount, payable in digital currency. The fee would be $1 per barrel of oil."

Hosseini also noted that empty tankers may pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge.

U.S. President Trump announced early on April 8 a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz had resumed normal navigation. Approximately 20% of the world’s oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas transit through this strait.

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Semyon Bagdasarov, Director of the Center for Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies at Russia, stated that Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation from the U.S. and Israel for damages incurred.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced early on April 8 that he had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi subsequently confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz—carrying roughly 20% of the world’s oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas supplies—had been reopened. Passage through the strait requires coordination with Iran’s armed forces and is subject to technical restrictions. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council previously stated that the U.S. had agreed to pay compensation, including damages.

In an interview with *Parliamentary News*, Bagdasarov said: "If Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, their expectations might include compensation from the U.S. and Israel for losses caused by bombings."

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the current ceasefire with Iran is merely a “pause” on the path toward achieving predetermined objectives, emphasizing that military operations could resume if necessary.

In a video statement, Netanyahu said: "We still have goals to achieve (in Iran – editor’s note). We will accomplish these goals either through agreements or by resuming military action. If needed, we will restart military operations. The U.S. announcement of a ceasefire caught us off guard? No—it was just a temporary pause on the road to achieving all our set objectives."

Earlier on April 8, U.S. President Trump stated that due to Hezbollah’s involvement, the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was not included in the framework of the agreement reached with Iran.

Trump announced early on April 8 a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi subsequently confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz had resumed passage. Globally, about 20% of oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas travel through this strait.

Since early morning on April 8, the Israeli Air Force and artillery have launched attacks on more than ten residential areas in southern Lebanon, including Tyre, the largest city in the region. Since the U.S.-Iran two-week ceasefire announcement, Lebanon’s Hezbollah has not declared any military actions against Israel.

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