Tehran — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Thursday that Iran and Oman will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz under international law, according to Beyond Time News, as nuclear talks with Washington continue and regional tensions show no sign of easing.
Joint Control of a Strategic Waterway
Araghchi said both nations, as the only countries bordering the strait, hold the “natural right” to coordinate its management. Final decisions, he stressed, rest solely with Iran and Oman — not broader Gulf consultations. Both sides remain committed to ensuring safe passage for all vessels.
Iran Warns Israel, Backs Hezbollah
Senior military adviser Mohsen Rezaei confirmed that missiles were ready following Israeli threats against Beirut’s southern suburbs. He warned Israel to leave Lebanon, calling it “an inseparable part of any agreement,” and reaffirmed Iran’s unconditional support for Hezbollah.
“A state that does not support its allies loses credibility,” Rezaei said, cautioning that any future confrontation would leave northern Israel in conditions far worse than the recent 40-day war.
Rezaei described the Strait of Hormuz as “a strong deterrence arm” and declared it “open for trade, not for military presence” — a direct message to Washington. He also called for the release of at least $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets as a goodwill gesture in ongoing negotiations.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Accuses US and Israel of Seeking to Divide Nation After War
US House Rejects Lebanon War Powers Resolution
The US House voted 92–324 Thursday to reject Representative Rashida Tlaib’s war powers resolution, which sought to halt American military involvement in Israeli operations in Lebanon. Airstrikes have killed thousands in Lebanon since early March.
Tlaib vowed to continue her efforts, saying the Lebanese people “continue to be subjected to violent forced displacement, illegal military occupation, and deadly US-funded bombs.”
House Democratic leadership opposed the resolution but backed a separate war powers measure, noting no US forces are currently engaged in combat in Lebanon. The vote followed a renewed Lebanon-Israel ceasefire establishing pilot zones under exclusive Lebanese army control.
Trump: No Deal Needed for Iran’s Uranium
President Trump said Thursday the US does not need a formal agreement with Iran to access its enriched uranium.
“We could get it right now. I don’t think they could stop us if we wanted, but there’s no reason to. It’s entombed,” he said at the Oval Office.
Trump ruled out meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei but left the door open if a deal materialised, saying he would be “respectful” if such a meeting occurred.
FAQs
1. Who will manage the Strait of Hormuz? Iran and Oman jointly, under international law.
2. Why is the strait strategically important? It is one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes and a key geopolitical pressure point.
3. What did Trump say about Iran’s enriched uranium? That the US could obtain it without a deal and Iran could not prevent it.
4. What happened with the Lebanon War Powers Resolution? Rejected 92–324 in the US House, failing to limit American military involvement in Lebanon.
5. What is Iran’s position on Hezbollah? Full and unconditional support, with warnings that abandoning allies would damage Iran’s regional standing.
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