Iran has intensified its rhetoric against the United States, insisting Washington must honour the terms of their June 16 memorandum of understanding (MoU) as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate.
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared on X that "the era of one-sided deals is over," warning the US that it must fulfil its commitments under the agreement.
"The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking," Ghalibaf wrote.
His post highlighted Article 5 of the MoU, which concerns arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that the waterway remains at the centre of the latest dispute.
The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking. pic.twitter.com/B97ogCYGaj
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) July 12, 2026
Earlier, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia also urged the United States to comply with the agreement, accusing Washington of creating an "illegal route" through the Strait of Hormuz that had undermined regional security.
Speaking to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, Akraminia said Iran's armed forces would "firmly" defend the country's rights in the strategic waterway and added that the military was continuously updating its "bank of targets."
The latest statements come after Iran claimed it launched attacks targeting US military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar and Oman, while the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drone threats.
The escalation followed a third round of US strikes on Iranian targets this week. Washington said the attacks were carried out after accusing Iran of targeting a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the recent military exchanges, diplomatic efforts remain underway. US officials have said technical-level talks with Iran continue, while regional mediators, including Pakistan and Qatar, are working to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes, handling a significant share of global oil and gas exports. Any disruption to traffic through the narrow waterway has the potential to affect global energy markets and regional security.
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