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Progress of the Iran-U.S. agreement advances alongside tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple parties sending conflicting signals
Iranian officials and media have expressed distrust toward the United States and criticized the stance of negotiations related to the Iran nuclear deal. Some domestic Iranian media reports also mention disputes over the foreign minister and negotiation strategies, with public demonstrations demanding the resignation of government leaders.
On the Israeli side, officials have stated that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding could threaten Israel’s security interests, while media reports indicate that Israel will hold a small ministerial meeting to discuss the situation in this context.
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, multiple sources indicate escalating tensions. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard reportedly issued warnings through recordings about risks to vessel passage, and the foreign ministry has proposed charging for services provided in the strait. Meanwhile, US officials have told regional countries that related shipping activities should follow US instructions and have claimed to have intercepted drones attempting to attack commercial ships. Other reports suggest that maritime traffic through the strait has not been significantly affected, but security risks remain a concern.
Regarding ceasefire and negotiation progress, the US-Iran memorandum is described as a “continuing dialogue framework,” rather than a final agreement. Multiple sources indicate that the signing time and format may change, including the possibility of switching from offline to electronic signing, and that terms may involve fund unfreezing and non-interference. Some officials expect the agreement could be completed in the short term, but there are also reports that the signing time remains uncertain.
In other regional developments, the Israeli military continues to strike targets within Lebanon, and negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are still progressing; the United Nations has expressed concern over the humanitarian losses caused by the conflict. Additionally, there are reports that the US discussed action plans against Iran’s enriched uranium but did not obtain approval.