The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced in the early hours of Saturday that it successfully neutralized all attempts by Iran to strike commercial vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This critical trade chokepoint remains open for maritime traffic, according to CENTCOM officials.
Details of the Incident
In a statement posted on social media platform X, CENTCOM reported that Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones aimed at commercial ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces intercepted and downed all of these drones in recent hours, ensuring that traffic flow through the strait continues without interruption. The international trade corridor remains accessible for transit, CENTCOM emphasized.
Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for transit.
Iranian Foreign Minister's Remarks
Amid the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday, according to Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), that a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will address a range of issues. These include Tehran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to IRIB, Araghchi said the agreement consists of two stages. The nuclear issue was not discussed in the first stage and was deferred to the second phase. He added that if the provisions of the memorandum of understanding are not met, the final agreement will not be signed.
Araghchi stated, "The first thing mentioned in the agreement is that the US naval blockade be lifted." He further noted, "According to international law, it is not possible to collect tolls from the Strait of Hormuz, but service fees will be collected. Paying compensation to Iran is in plan."
The Iranian Foreign Minister also asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the sovereignty of Iran and Oman. He indicated that "the future of the Strait of Hormuz will not be like the past" and that Iran and Oman would soon issue a joint statement on its management.
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