Iran has decided to terminate a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States due to what it perceives as American breaches. Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that his country will assert full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz regardless of the consequences. This move includes taking control of Oman’s portion of the vital waterway.

Gharibabadi explained that although Oman typically shares control of the strait with another country, Iran must assume complete authority over it for national security reasons during wartime. The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of conflict, with Iran closing the key trade route in response to joint US-Israeli assaults on critical Iranian sites that began in late February.

On June 17, the US and Iran inked an MoU aiming to end the war within 60 days. Both nations were striving to reach a lasting peace agreement to halt the conflict, restore international shipping through the strait, and resolve the ongoing dispute concerning Tehran’s nuclear program. However, US President Donald Trump declared the end of the ceasefire during a NATO summit in Turkey last week, stating that he no longer wishes to engage with Iran.

Gharibabadi accused the US of not only breaching but completely dismantling the agreement, particularly through the naval blockade on Iranian ports. He affirmed that Iran will not seek negotiations with the United States. Reports suggest that Trump announced plans to launch strikes on Iran’s power facilities, bridges, and energy installations beginning next week. He also indicated that the US would conduct severe strikes on Iran in the upcoming nights.

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