Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire

Tehran has issued a stern warning against the United States' 'Project Freedom' initiative, deeming any American involvement in escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz a violation of the existing ceasefire. Senior Iranian lawmaker Ibrahim Azizi unequivocally stated that "any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire." This strong stance reflects Iran's determination to maintain control over the vital waterway, dismissing US proposals as "delusional posts."

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Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire.

Further underscoring Iran's position, Ali Nikzad, a member of the Iranian parliament, declared that the Strait of Hormuz "will never return to [its] pre-war state." He stipulated that passage for ships associated with the US and its allies would only be permitted upon payment of war reparations, and explicitly stated that Israeli vessels would "under no circumstances" be allowed passage. This assertion highlights Tehran's intent to leverage its strategic control for political and economic leverage.

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The contested waterway “would not be managed by Trump's delusional posts!” and added, “No one would believe Blame Game scenarios!”

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has maintained the security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz as "critical." This assessment is based on ongoing regional military operations, warning mariners to expect increased naval presence, enhanced force protection measures, and potential congestion. The US initiative, framed by President Donald Trump as a humanitarian effort to ease pressure on shipping routes, is viewed by Iran not as assistance but as a provocative challenge to its asserted authority in the region.

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The Strait of Hormuz will never return to [its] pre-war state.