Iranian foreign ministry says US violated terms of MoU

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei accused the US of violating a memorandum of understanding related to the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran emphasized its commitment to defending national interests and sovereignty in response to US actions perceived as unilateral and aggressive.

Iranian foreign ministry says US violated terms of MoU Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the US of violating the terms of its memorandum of understanding with Iran. In a post on X, Baqaei said the US had "violated the agreement's structure through its unilateral actions and aggressive attacks against Iran" by going against the MoU's fifth clause, which he said "emphasises the Islamic Republic of Iran's responsibility in determining arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz". Baqaei said Iran will defend its national interests and exercise sovereignty.