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“It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to maritime traffic […] this first measure is a response to the violation of commitments by the enemy », said Central General Staff Khatam-al Anbiya, in a press release broadcast by state television. “If the aggression continues, other measures will be planned and implemented to force the enemy to respect its obligations,”, he added.
According to the news agencyReuters, the Revolutionary Guards then confirmed the “closure total” of the strait and called on merchant ships not to attempt to cross it “for their own safety”, and Israel.
The American army says it remains “vigilant” after the announcement of the closure of the strait by Iran.
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The Strait of Hormuz had just reopened
This new closure comes as the Strait of Hormuz had just reopened to commercial navigation within the framework of the memorandum of understanding concluded between the United States and Iran. This text provided for the immediate resumption of maritime traffic, month. The agreement also provided for the opening of discussions between Tehran and the Sultanate of Oman on the future management of the strait.
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Negotiations announced in Switzerland
Tehran announced the sending of a delegation to Geneva to engage in negotiations with the United States. The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry affirmed that Iran had respected its obligations. commitments and called on Washington to enforce the ceasefire in Lebanon by Israel.
At the same time, US Vice President J.D. », believing that it was necessary to “give diplomacy a chance”, before adding : ““You know it’s always a delicate ballet of coordination and diplomatic protocols”.
He specified that the American envoy Steve Witkoff as well as Jared Kushner were already in Switzerland for these talks.
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