Iran’s ratification of a US agreement advances, but Tehran insists on controlling Strait of Hormuz access without US-imposed fees or nuclear material destruction.
Iran is in the final stages of ratifying an agreement with the US, though a definitive decision remains pending. The deal does not include provisions for destroying Tehran’s nuclear materials, according to informed sources, who called such claims baseless.
Tehran has stated it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz on its own terms once US sanctions are lifted, including potential ship inspections and security measures. The US, however, asserts Iran is obligated to open the strait without fees, despite no such clause in the agreement.
The dispute over Hormuz access and nuclear material terms could delay final approval, with market implications for oil transit and regional stability.