The U.S. military says it remains “present and vigilant” in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announces it is closing the waterway. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issues a statement shortly after Iran’s announcement, saying U.S. forces are positioned to ensure that “all aspects of the agreement with Iran” are adhered to and remain in full force and effect. CENTCOM adds that 55 commercial vessels transited the strait on Saturday and that safe passage through the international waterway remains intact. Iran’s decision is presented as a response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which Iran describes as violating its fragile deal with the United States. Separate reporting also characterizes the U.S. stance as focused on ensuring the agreement is followed. The developments come as U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected to continue discussions in Switzerland on implementing the agreement. Vice President JD Vance is also reported to have said he expects to travel to Switzerland in the days following the announcement. Overall, sources describe heightened diplomatic and security tension while also indicating that commercial traffic is still passing through the strait.
U.S. says it stays vigilant in Strait of Hormuz after Iran announces closure
The U.S. military says it remains “present and vigilant” in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announces it is closing the waterway. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issues a statement shortly after Iran’s...
- U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces remain “present and vigilant” in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s announcement.
- CENTCOM says safe passage through the international waterway remains intact and reports 55 commercial vessels transiting on Saturday.
- Iran announces it will close the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon as a violation of a fragile U.S.-Iran deal.
- Both accounts link the situation to ongoing talks between U.S. and Iranian negotiators expected to continue in Switzerland.
- The announcements follow increased regional tensions involving Israel, Lebanon, and Iran’s compliance with the agreement.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Saturday it remained "present and vigilant" in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after Iran announced it was closing the critical shipping lane. "US forces remain present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect," U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. CENTCOM, which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, said 55 commercial vessels had transited the strait on Saturday and that "safe passage through the international waterway remained intact today." The statement was issued at around 10:30 am (1430 GMT). Iran had announced moments earlier that it was closing the strait in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, deeming them a violation of its fragile deal with the United States. The renewed tension came as U.S. and Iranian negotiators were expected in Switzerland to continue talks on implementing the agreement. Vice President JD Vance, speaking on Fox News before Iran's announcement, said he expected to travel to Switzerland in "the next couple of days" to take part in
2 months agoIran had announced moments earlier that it was closing the strait in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, deeming them a violation of its fragile deal with the United States.
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