A significant bloc of 180 Iranian lawmakers has called for the immediate termination of the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, citing continued US violations of the interim agreement.
The parliamentary push, reported by multiple wire services including TASS and Dagbladet, demands a shift toward "strategic deterrence" over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a hardening of Tehran’s stance amid ongoing tensions.
The political escalation arrives as the Strait of Hormuz faces severe operational disruption.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed that approximately 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the chokepoint since Tuesday, marking a sharp acceleration in the crisis.
The UN agency has issued stark warnings to commercial vessels, advising them to remain stationary and avoid maneuvering as security conditions deteriorate.
This development adds a new layer of uncertainty to global energy flows.