Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Summary
Iran says it cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz because the US and Israel broke the ceasefire agreement, including a US naval blockade and other hostile actions. Iran seized two cargo ships in the strait for inspection following attacks on three vessels, while the US extended the ceasefire without a new end date.Key Facts
- Iran's chief negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to US and Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
- Violations include a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and Israeli military actions.
- Iran remains willing to negotiate but sees blockades and threats as obstacles.
- The US-Iran ceasefire was extended indefinitely by President Trump.
- US Vice-President JD Vance, expected to lead talks, has not yet traveled for negotiations.
- Iran announced it seized two cargo ships, MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, for inspection in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Three cargo ships were attacked in the strait recently, including the UAE-owned Euphoria, which was unharmed and continued sailing.
- Greece confirmed an attack on its ship, Epaminondas, but denied confirmation of seizure.
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