Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran will not bow to pressure, surrender military capabilities
Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian, have stated that Tehran will not surrender its military capabilities despite ongoing negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While a deal with Oman is reportedly close, Iran maintains that reopening the waterway is contingent on broader demands, including the lifting of sanctions.
Why it matters
The status of the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global energy security, and Iran's hardline stance complicates international efforts to stabilize the region.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.
Agreement between Iran and Oman over the strait is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war that began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28 and led to Tehran establishing a chokehold over the major energy export route.
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