Iran war: IRGC says Hormuz to open if US accepts Iran's terms
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz did not depend on the outcome of ongoing talks with Oman. DW has more.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Saturday that the Hormuz Strait will reopen if the United States agrees to Iran's demands. On Sunday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that his government has rejected the US-backed peace plan for Gaza. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi oil facility.
The Pentagon has urged the US defense industry to expedite weapons production and delivery, with the sector facing dwindling stocks due to the ongoing Iran conflict. As of the end of July, the US possessed fewer than 830 Patriot defense missiles and 452 THAAD interceptor missiles compared to the previous levels. Israeli military activities in the West Bank have intensified, while settler violence persists with little restraint.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry announced a memorandum of understanding between Syria and Russia to address the future of Russian bases in Tartous and Hmeimim, with the transition expected to be completed within three months.
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