UMVA has learned that a sudden shift in the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran has led to a significant development, with President Donald Trump announcing the end of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Trump claimed that Iran had agreed to "infinity" nuclear inspections, paving the way for the blockade's termination. However, he also stated that American naval ships would remain in place, ready to reinstate the blockade if necessary, which he deemed "highly unlikely."
The announcement comes as Iran disputes claims that it agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to visit nuclear sites bombed by the United States and Israel last year. Tehran asserts that the inspectors will not be granted access to these sites.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Trump also mentioned that Iran would have to agree to "major weapons inspections" for an extended period to ensure "nuclear honesty." This move is seen as an effort to ensure Iran's compliance with nuclear regulations.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait, to promote the US-Iran peace deal to countries heavily affected by the conflict. However, convincing them of the deal's benefits may prove challenging.
The peace deal, which includes an agreement for Iran and Oman to oversee commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, does not address Iran's missile program, a significant concern for Gulf countries. The deal's success also hinges on the buy-in of affected countries, particularly regarding a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran.
In a related development, Israeli military action in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of two people and injured two others in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa. The Israeli military stated that it carried out a strike against fighters who "posed a threat" to its soldiers.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the situation remains volatile, with ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The UN nuclear watchdog's inability to inspect key nuclear sites in Iran adds to the uncertainty.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, told reporters that there have been no meetings with the IAEA director-general, nor are there plans for the agency to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities damaged by US and Israeli military aggression.
