US demands Iran guarantee free passage in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is pressing Iran for a public commitment to cease attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and ensure unimpeded passage through the vital waterway. Senior US officials described recent negotiations between Washington and Tehran as showing positive progress.

"We demand Iran issue an open statement confirming all routes in the Strait of Hormuz are open and that they will no longer fire on ships," one official stated, warning of unfavorable consequences if Iran fails to comply. This demand comes after a series of incidents that have heightened tensions in the region.

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We demand Iran issue an open statement confirming all routes in the Strait of Hormuz are open and that they will no longer fire on ships.

According to US officials, Iran has informed Washington that recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz were carried out by 'certain parties acting outside the country's control.' This explanation suggests an internal power struggle within Iran's leadership between hardline and pragmatic factions.

Following three reported ship attacks this week, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian targets. Trump also declared that a ceasefire agreement reached between the two nations in June is no longer in effect, escalating the confrontation.

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certain parties acting outside the country's control