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// DOSSIER — us-must-fulfill-commitments-hormuz-reopen
US Must Fulfill Commitments for Hormuz to Reopen, Says Iranian Official
REL_TIME: 06 Sep 2026 01:12Z · LANG: EN
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills its commitments, despite an understanding reached with Oman regarding passage arrangements. Gharibabadi emphasized that Iran is in no hurry to reopen the vital waterway and will continue defensive measures while demanding that Washington accept responsibility for past actions if it wishes to return to diplomacy. Meanwhile, Iranian leadership remains distrustful of US intentions following six months of war, with officials warning of seismic retaliation and threatening to halt oil exports from the Arabian Gulf if the economic war and American blockades continue.
// Background
Following six months of ongoing conflict, Iran's political and military leadership has solidified around hardliners who harbor deep distrust toward agreements with the US, citing attacks that occurred during prior talks. Amid worsening economic conditions driven by American blockades and anticipated new sanctions, geopolitical tensions have choked traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz, with Oman, Qatar, and Pakistan attempting diplomatic mediations.
// Key Developments
- The Strait of Hormuz remains closed and any vessel passing requires authorization and coordination from Iran.
- Iran has an understanding with Oman regarding passage arrangements, but implementation is contingent on the US fulfilling its commitments.
- Qatar and Pakistan have acted as mediators to test the possibility of returning to the Islamabad understanding.
- Iran's new leadership expresses deep distrust of US President Donald Trump and expects a potential future assault once US interceptor supplies are replenished.
- Mohsen Rezaei, the new secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned that if the economic war continues, not a single drop of oil will be exported from the Arabian Gulf.
// Timeline
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Six months of war occur, solidifying a hardline military and clerical leadership in Iran and leading to an American blockade and diplomatic deadlocks.
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announces that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed despite an understanding with Oman, pending US fulfillment of commitments.
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Mohsen Rezaei, new secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warns of seismic retaliation and halts on all Gulf oil exports if economic pressure persists.
// Perspectives
[Iran (Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Kazem Gharibabadi)]
The Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US fulfills its prior commitments; Iran is in no hurry to reopen it and demands Washington accept accountability.
[Iran (Supreme National Security Council / Mohsen Rezaei)]
Prepared for long confrontation and ready to retaliate seismically, threatening to cut off all oil exports from the Gulf if economic warfare continues.
[United States / Donald Trump]
Seeking to exert pressure via economic blockades and new sanctions, while previous hopes of toppling the regime or bringing compromising officials to power have stalled.
[Regional Mediators (Qatar and Pakistan)]
Attempting to examine whether there is a pathway to resume the implementation of commitments established under the Islamabad understanding.
// Quotes
“Implementation of this understanding requires commitments to be fulfilled by the other side, especially the United States. Whenever these commitments are implemented, Iran will also take its measures.”
“If Washington is interested in returning to the path of diplomacy, it must accept responsibility for its past actions.”
“If (Trump) wants to do something, we will retaliate in a seismic manner... if the economic war continues, not a single drop of oil will be exported from the Arabian Gulf.”
