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Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after strikes target sites around strait of Hormuz
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran has accused the US of violating a ceasefire agreement and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) after the US launched military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver on Iranian oil exports.
- The US military conducted strikes in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the strait, targeting Iranian weapon launch sites, air defenses, and coastal surveillance systems.
- Iran condemned the US actions as repeated breaches of the MOU and warned of “decisive measures” in retaliation, while also opposing US-backed proposals for new shipping routes through the strait.
- Qatar, acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, condemned the attacks on its vessel as a violation of international law and held Iran responsible for the aggression.
- Experts note that ambiguous wording in the MOU has led to differing interpretations by both sides, contributing to ongoing tensions and risks to the fragile ceasefire.
