Iran Foreign Ministry Spox says Aragchi's tweet was within the framework of the ceasefire agreement of April 10, We do not have a new understanding; traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is carried out based on the agreement reached on April 10; via Fars News

The Iranian Foreign Ministry's statement highlights ongoing tensions related to the ceasefire agreement established on April 10.

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Iran Foreign Ministry Spox says Aragchi's tweet was within the framework of the ceasefire agreement of April 10, We do not have a new understanding; traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is carried out based on the agreement reached on April 10; via Fars News

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  • The naval blockade by the US is considered a violation of the ceasefire and Iran will take the necessary action in return (via Tasnim)
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Their assertion that the U.S. naval blockade violates this agreement signals potential escalations in the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global oil transport. This could heighten risk perceptions in commodity markets, particularly for WTI crude, influencing prices and investor sentiment.

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