Iran warned on Saturday that it could close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States maintains its blockade of Iranian ports, a day after announcing its reopening to commercial vessels. This warning underscores the fragility of the lull observed in the region after several weeks of conflict.
Tehran clarified that passage through this maritime corridor, through which approximately one-fifth of global oil and gas trade typically transits, would remain contingent on the evolution of tensions with Washington. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that "if the blockade continues, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open."
For his part, the American president Donald Trump He welcomed the resumption of maritime traffic and asserted that an agreement with Iran was "very close." He raised the possibility of a transfer of enriched uranium to the United States, a claim immediately denied by Tehran, which refutes any such commitment.
The reopening of the Strait of Gibraltar, announced as part of the ongoing ceasefire in the Middle East, has triggered a drop in oil prices and a rebound in international financial markets. It comes as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, mediated by Pakistan.
On the ground, the truce has brought a relative lull, particularly in Lebanon where displaced people have begun returning to their homes. However, incidents persist, illustrating the precarious security situation in the region.
The ongoing discussions now aim to transform this ceasefire into a lasting agreement. Lebanese authorities are raising the prospect of a "permanent agreement" with Israel, while the various parties to the conflict continue to maintain firm positions, leaving uncertainty surrounding the future course of the crisis.
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