President Trump announced that China has welcomed the permanent opening of the Strait of Hormuz, agreeing not to supply weapons to the Islamic Republic regime, while warning that the U.S. is prepared for war if necessary.
Masoud Pezeshkian, an Iranian critic, stated that as a Muslim, he cannot accept Iran lagging behind non-Muslim countries and called for addressing unemployment and hunger, challenging those who claim they can solve the country's problems. He also expressed a commitment to continuing the path set by Ali Khamenei.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced at the Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Wednesday that approximately 20 million barrels of crude oil had passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, with 72 ships traversing the waterway. Wright also stated that Iran will not be able to close the Strait of Hormuz in the future, emphasizing the U.S. aim to diminish Iran's leverage in the region.
Political analyst Novid Mohabi stated that significant contradictions remain between Tehran and Washington regarding IAEA inspections, use of released financial resources, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted that both sides are focused on preserving their desired public image domestically.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Trump has explicitly declared that international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain completely free and unrestricted, without any fees or tolls imposed by any country.
