Iranian officials have refuted claims that the resumption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is part of a peace agreement with the United States aimed at ending ongoing hostilities. This comes in response to statements made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that a significant accord had been largely reached.
In a statement on social media platform X, Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari asserted, “The Strait of Hormuz will remain entirely under Iran’s control. We determine who, when, and how passes through it.” This declaration underscores Iran’s commitment to maintaining sovereignty over the vital waterway.
Additionally, the Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, characterized reports linking the Strait’s reopening to any peace deal as “incomplete and inaccurate.” Despite these denials, unverified media reports from both the U.S. and Iran suggest that a memorandum may include the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian shipping and the restoration of traffic through the Strait.
According to these reports, discussions regarding Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium—a key factor cited by Trump for initiating conflict—are expected to take place within the next 30 to 60 days. The White House has urged Tehran to relinquish enriched uranium that could potentially be used in weapon development.
In an interview with The New York Times on May 24, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that reaching a nuclear agreement would require time. He previously indicated that “good news” regarding the situation in Iran might emerge soon.
Since the onset of the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran on February 28, Tehran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint, leading to a significant increase in global oil prices.
Iran has denied that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is linked to a U.S. peace agreement, emphasizing its control over the waterway. Unverified reports suggest ongoing discussions about Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and potential sanctions relief.