New Delhi (India), June 12: Iran, on Friday, denied that a final agreement had been reached to end the West Asia war, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s claim that a deal was imminent and had already received approval from Iranian leadership.
Trump said he had cancelled planned strikes on Iran and indicated that details of the agreement would be announced soon. His remarks boosted financial markets and contributed to a decline in oil prices.
However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that while most of the agreement text had been finalised, the United States introduced new demands during the negotiations. The ministry maintained that no final deal had been concluded.
Israel has continued to insist on the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and missile infrastructure as part of any settlement. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the region, with Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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Meanwhile, Iranian forces on Thursday stopped a tanker from transiting the Strait of Hormuz without prior authorization, according to state media reports.
Iran's top joint military command announced on Thursday the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at.
Iranian media also reported explosion sounds off the coast of Sirik.
A military source told state media that the sounds heard near Sirik were linked to Iranian forces confronting an oil tanker attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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On June 11, Iran reportedly attacked the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, hitting communication antennas and radar facilities.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary guard Corps claim that they had struck bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest U.S. strikes.
The Iranian Navy said it hit 2 ships trying to sail through the Strait of Hormuz and claimed that the strait is now 'completely closed to all types of vessel'
Iran also announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial traffic and oil tankers, warning that any vessels attempting to pass will be targetted.
But U.S. Centcom denied this, saying "commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight."
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An air raid alert was issued in Bahrain and residents have been urged to "remain calm and head to the nearest safe place."
U.S. military stated that it has completed new wave of strikes.
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