Although the ceasefire took effect from April, sporadic violence continues in the Gulf region, in which ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are often the cause of tension.
In the early morning of June 28, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had attacked 10 Iranian military targets in response to "Iran's continuous aggressive actions against commercial transport activities".
CENTCOM said the airstrike was carried out in response to Iran's use of drones to attack the Panamanian-flagged tanker Kiku. Washington also conducted similar airstrikes on June 26.
In response, Iran declared a retaliatory attack on US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Both Kuwait and Bahrain condemned these attacks.
Tehran continues to affirm its control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, Iran requires transit ships through the strait to follow the maritime corridor near its coast. However, in the past week, dozens of ships have moved on the opposite side of the waterway, close to the coast of Oman.
Any attempt to apply new or separate mechanisms from what the Islamic Republic of Iran is implementing will only make the situation more complicated, slow down the process of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and increase tensions," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized.
The top Iranian diplomat said: "I call on all parties to adhere to the memorandum and not let this agreement deviate from its course.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also confirmed that it is deploying maritime traffic control measures in the Strait of Hormuz and violating ships will be handled more severely than before.
Mr. Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader, wrote on social network X that as long as Iran manages the Strait of Hormuz, "Washington's hegemonic dream in the region will not come true".
According to the memorandum of understanding reached this month aimed at ending the conflict, Iran agreed to ensure "safe corridors for commercial ships, free of charge, for 60 days, between the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea in both directions".
Experts predict that more incidents are likely to occur in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr. HA Hellyer of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) based in London, UK, said that for Iran, "a lengthy negotiation process accompanied by controlled pressure in the strait could bring an advantage to this country".
