Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Iran Denies Deal, Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed
Iran says it has not agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that ships use to travel between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
The US President claimed a deal was made, but Iranian officials say the claim is false.
Iran says the strait will stay closed as long as the US keeps what it calls hostile actions.
Iranian leaders warn that any attack by the US or Israel would be met with a strong response.
They also say ships can only pass through a special route with permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
Iran officially denies any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's claim.
Iranian state media says the waterway will stay closed while the United States continues hostile actions.
Vessels may only transit a designated route with permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy; other routes are unsafe.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any US or Israeli aggression would trigger a decisive and proportionate response.
Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ebn-e-Reza said Iran will use perceived threats to boost military readiness and deterrence.
- Who
- Iranian officials and US President Donald Trump
- What
- Iran denies any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, Iran
- Why
- Iran says US hostile actions keep the waterway closed
- Country
- Iran
- Waterway
- Strait of Hormuz
- Status
- Closed
- Claimed by US
- Deal to reopen
- Iran's stance
- No agreement
- Key officials
- Abbas Araghchi, Seyyed Majid Ebn-e-Reza
- US President
- Donald Trump
