Iran Disputes Trump Claims of New Agreements as Strait of Hormuz Reopens with Limits
Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz but with new limits, while disputing most of President Trump's claims about reaching agreements between the two countries. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Friday that Tehran did not confirm Trump's statements about deals.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane but imposed new restrictions, while Iranian officials publicly disputed President Trump's claims about reaching new agreements between the countries.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker, said Friday evening on social media that Iranian officials "did not confirm most of Mr. Trump's claims and disputed several of them." The comments came as the US issued a new exemption allowing Russian oil sales despite sanctions.
The disagreement follows failed weekend negotiations where Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear activities. Iran offered only a 5-year suspension, which Trump rejected. Those talks ended just before the US began a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Behind the public disputes, both sides appear to want a deal. Iran has reportedly dropped demands for full US military withdrawal from the Middle East in exchange for a non-aggression pact. The strait carries about one-fifth of global oil shipments, making any disruption a worldwide concern.
The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of the world's oil shipments, so any limits there could affect gas prices. The dispute over what was actually agreed to shows tensions between the US and Iran remain high despite talks.
Watch for more details on what limits Iran placed on Strait of Hormuz shipping and whether new talks are planned.
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