Tehran, Apr 9 (UNI) Under the ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran, Tehran will allow no more than 15 vessels per day to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, and will require prior approval from the Islamic Republic, with an Iranian lawmaker telling Russian state media TASS, there will be no return to pre-war status.
“Under the current ceasefire, fewer than 15 ships per day are permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz. This movement is strictly contingent upon Iran’s approval and the enforcement of a specific protocol.
“This new regulatory framework, operating under the supervision of the IRGC, has been officially communicated to regional parties. There will be no return to the pre-war status quo,” said the official.
In addition, the lawmaker noted that “the unfreezing of Iran’s blocked assets is a critical executive guarantee that must be realised within this two-week timeframe,” and further insisted that the end of the war must be formalised in a resolution of the UNSC, with failure to heed resulting in renewed hostilities.
“If the termination of the war is not codified into a UN Security Council resolution based on our stipulated terms, we are fully prepared to resume combat against the US and the Zionist (Israel) regime just as we have over the past 40 days, and with even greater intensity.”
Furthermore, Tehran has demanded that during this two-week period of respite, “US cannot increase its troop presence,” even as President Donald Trump declared that all American military assets – hardware and personnel – will continue to be stationed where they are, and will be in a constant state of readiness.
Reiterating the state stance of no-compromise and negotiations over uranium enrichment, the lawmaker said “Regarding uranium enrichment – we remain committed strictly to the text of the exchanged agreement and are actively holding to it.”
On April 7, Trump announced a two-week mutual ceasefire with the Islamic Republic. According to him, the sides have resolved nearly all disputed issues, with Washington looking to Tehran’s 10-point proposal as a “working basis” for heading further negotiations.
The POTUS said the decision was made with Tehran’s readiness to open the Strait of Hormuz. In turn, Tehran agreed to cease “defensive attacks” provided no strikes are carried out against the Islamic Republic.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, acting as a mediator between the sides, invited them to talks on April 10. According to Iranian state television, the negotiations are expected to be direct.
