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Iran Demands US Honour Commitments as Hormuz Tensions Rise
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of using “theatre diplomacy” and demanded that Washington honour its commitments, NDTV Profit reports. His remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s claim…
The Story in Brief
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of using “theatre diplomacy” and demanded that Washington honour its commitments, NDTV Profit reports. His remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington had called off a major attack because Iran wanted negotiations. Tehran has repeatedly denied that talks are taking place, with its foreign ministry saying earlier this week that no negotiations were underway.
Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has faced repeated disruption. Iran’s acting defence minister said its armed forces were prepared to counter external threats. Iranian lawmakers have drafted a bill regulating traffic through the strait, while US officials have signalled that a temporary arrangement with Oman could allow ships to transit without tolls or extra approvals, according to NDTV Profit.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that one side wants peace while the other wants war. The facts support no such neat conclusion. Washington says talks exist and links military threats to the strait, while Tehran denies negotiations and prepares new shipping rules. That leaves merchants, insurers and seafarers facing uncertainty created by official statements as much as by events at sea. The practical test is whether ships can cross Hormuz under the proposed Oman arrangement without fresh restrictions or attacks.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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