IRGC: Hormuz Strait stability hinges on lifting US sanctions
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says conditions in the Strait of Hormuz will not normalize unless US sanctions end and Tehran’s demands are met.
Key Takeaways
AIIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to normal unless US sanctions are lifted and Tehran’s demands are addressed.
The IRGC added that Iran and Oman are discussing a central shipping corridor aimed at addressing concerns over Iranian sovereignty, according to Al-Sharq.
The IRGC further noted that an agreement between Iran and Oman alone will not be sufficient to restore normal traffic in the Strait of Hormuz without the United States responding to Iran’s conditions.
It is worth noting that Tehran is negotiating with Oman over arrangements to manage the Strait of Hormuz and has held no talks with the United States, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.