The United States has confirmed that American individuals are prohibited from entering into any agreements with Iran related to guarantees of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of whether payment is involved. This prohibition was announced by U.S. authorities on May 30, referencing the U.S. Ministry of Finance.
“Regardless of whether payment has been made, U.S. citizens are prohibited from receiving services from the government of Iran, including services related to the guarantee of safe passage,” the statement read.
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control has placed Tehran’s newly established Persian Gulf Straits Administration on sanctions list. This organization is allegedly designed to collect fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
On May 29, Iranian Foreign Minister Ismail Bagai announced that negotiations between Iran and the United States were continuing without any agreements reached. Meanwhile, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of Iran’s Mejlis Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, stated on May 27 that Iranian officials would not base decisions on emotional statements by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The White House indicated on May 29 it would make a final decision regarding a potential deal with Iran. However, later it was reported that President Trump was unable to fulfill his commitments due to unresolved issues in the agreement.
