Iran vows not to back down as US accused of breaking Hormuz Strait agreement

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator has accused the United States of violating understandings reached between Tehran and Washington regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaff made the comments on Wednesday, signalling a hardening of Iran’s stance in ongoing diplomatic tensions with the Biden administration.

Qalibaff declared that “the era of bullying and extortion has ended,” and stressed that Iran would not yield to American pressure. The remarks reflect mounting frustration in Tehran over what Iranian officials characterise as bad-faith dealings by the US, particularly concerning maritime security arrangements in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways.

The Strait of Hormuz, which lies between Iran and Oman, is a critical chokepoint through which roughly a third of global maritime oil trade passes. Previous agreements between Iran and the US have addressed shipping safety and freedom of navigation through the strait, a key concern for international commerce and Western energy security.

Qalibaff’s statement comes amid broader tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional activities. The comments suggest Iran is unlikely to make further concessions in upcoming negotiations without significant reciprocal moves from the American side.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.