Iranian reports say there is no agreement with the United States to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the account cited by Fars, the key waterway will remain closed for as long as US military action against Iran continues.
The latest claim comes amid a sharp rise in tensions following Operation Epic Fury, which reports say was launched by Israeli and US forces against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation was linked to allegations about Iran’s nuclear activities, while Tehran has repeatedly said its program is peaceful.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most closely watched maritime routes, so any disruption there quickly draws international attention. A continued closure, if sustained, would keep pressure on regional shipping and global energy markets as governments and traders monitor the security situation.
For now, the central message from the Iranian side is that no arrangement has been reached with Washington on reopening the passage. That leaves the status of the strait tied to the broader military confrontation and to whether hostilities begin to ease.
