Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, with the country’s central military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, saying the move was a response to alleged violations of the post-war memorandum of understanding by the United States and Israel.
According to Iranian officials, the decision was taken after what Tehran described as breaches of commitments made following the end of the war.
In an official statement issued on Saturday, Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters said the United States had openly violated the first clause of the memorandum agreed upon to end the conflict, while Israel was continuing to violate the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
The statement said these developments had led Iran to decide to close the Strait of Hormuz to ships and maritime trade routes.
Iran’s military command further stated that the move was the first step in response to what it called violations of commitments made by its adversaries.
The statement warned that Iran could take additional measures if the alleged aggression and violations of agreements continue, in an effort to compel the opposing parties to fulfil their obligations.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most important maritime passages, serving as a major route for oil and gas exports from Gulf countries to international markets.
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