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More tankers struck in Gulf waters as Iran reiterates conditions
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Key Points:
- At least two vessels were struck by unknown projectiles near Oman and in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre.
- The attacks occurred amid ongoing tensions, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a flashpoint due to its strategic importance for global oil shipments.
- Iran reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until its seven conditions, based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, are met, including an end to U.S. aggression and lifting of economic sanctions.
- The Islamabad Memorandum, signed by U.S. and Iranian leaders in June, briefly paused hostilities but has since seen renewed conflict due to unresolved demands.
- The U.S. continues to demand that Iran dismantle its nuclear weapons program as a key condition for easing tensions in the region.
