United States requests written commitment from Iran regarding tankers

The United States has asked Iran to provide a written and public commitment that it will no longer attack tankers. Washington has warned Iran through intermediaries that it will not remain silent in the face of any violation of freedom of navigation. Washington has emphasized that if Iran does not respond, this will mean an escalation of military measures against Iran. Washington has informed Iran that any hostile action on any of the transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz will have very serious consequences.