According to CCTV news, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gaye Barabadi stated on the 25th that based on the new understanding reached between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, routes entering the Persian Gulf will pass through Iranian waters, while routes leaving the Persian Gulf will pass through Oman and Iranian waters. No military ships are allowed to pass through this strait; only commercial ships are permitted to use it.
Gari Babadi stated that the understanding between Iran and Oman does not mean an immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The aforementioned transit arrangements are temporary measures, and the two countries will negotiate the establishment of a new permanent route within 30 to 60 days.
Gari Babadi emphasized that if Iran's demands and conditions are not met, the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be closed. He stated that the prerequisites for reopening the Strait include the complete end to all conflicts, including those in Lebanon, the lifting of blockades, and a proper resolution of the Yemen issue. In addition, the United States must fully fulfill all its previous commitments that it failed to honor.
Gary Babadi said that the US's claim of having cleared mines in Halvorz Strait is a "propaganda lie" and Iran will target American sweepers entering the area.
On the 25th, US President Trump stated that all mines in the "international waters" of the Hormuz Strait had been removed or detonated. The US has a "zero tolerance" policy towards Iran's mine planting activities, and any vessel that plants new mines will be immediately destroyed.
According to a report by the American news site Axios on August 25th, a US official and another source familiar with the matter revealed that US Secretary of State Rubicoff recently informed foreign diplomats that the United States is not expected to launch new attacks against Iran at this time. He stated that efforts will focus on other means of pressure, including the sanctions initiative announced this week.
On August 24 local time, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Tsvetnikov issued a warning to the world, urging countries to cut off any financial ties with Iran, or they risk being excluded from the dollar system. Previously, Tsvetnikov imposed what he called the ‘most severe financial sanctions’ against Iran.
According to Reuters and The Guardian, Bessonat stated at a press conference that other countries need to cut off their commercial ties with Iran, otherwise they may face the risk of being excluded from the dollar-dominated financial system.
But he refused to specify which countries he would target, and did not disclose when these penalties would take effect. He only said that these countries would be given time to comply with the new regulations.
