There is a conflict between the claims of Iran and America regarding the Strait of Hormuz, has the dispute started again?

New Delhi: Iran has claimed that the Strait of Hormuz has again been closed to ship movement. America says that traffic on this waterway is still normal. Tension in the Middle East seems to be increasing once again between the statements of both the countries.

Iran said it was a violation of the ceasefire    

According to Iranian news agency Mehr, Iran’s top joint military command Khatam Al Anbiya Headquarters has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The command says that this step has been taken in response to the violation of the ceasefire agreement by America and Israel.

The statement said that this attitude of America is a clear violation of trust. Also cited was Israel’s continuous violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon. Iran described it as the first step in its response and warned that more steps would be taken if the aggression continued. Tehran believes that the recent incidents are a violation of the first condition of the ceasefire agreement.

America refused   

Iran’s report comes at a time when US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that the ceasefire stipulated in the 14-point agreement with Tehran will remain in place. Vance said the US has no evidence to suggest the Strait of Hormuz has been closed.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes. A large part of the world’s oil and gas supply passes through here. If movement on this route is stopped, there may be increased turmoil in the international energy and shipping markets.

impact on diplomatic talks   

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday. Earlier, the increasing violence had raised questions on diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-related conflict.

Meanwhile, Axios, quoting a US official, reported that President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff may go to Switzerland for the first round of talks on a possible nuclear deal.

This conversation is taking place at a time when Vice President JD Vance had distanced himself from the talks after increasing violence in Lebanon. Some concerns have subsided after the ceasefire, but there is still uncertainty about the future of the talks.

Experts believe that this conversation can prove important for both regional stability and uninterrupted movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.