US demands Iran publicly say attacks on ships will stop
The U.S. is demanding that Iran publicly commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and ending attacks on shipping vessels. Despite ongoing ceasefire talks, internal power struggles in Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have complicated diplomatic efforts.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy corridor, and instability there poses a significant risk to international oil markets and regional security.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore, senior U.S. officials said Friday, adding that internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal.
The U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe to reporters the state of play with Iran , said the resumption of strikes this week came after what they described as a rogue faction of Iranian hard-liners trying to sabotage the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.
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