Financial markets trembled at the rumors, and the geopolitical map of the region began to shift once again. Iranian television loudly announced the existence of a secret memorandum with the US, which was supposed to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. However, reality turned out to be far more prosaic: Washington unanimously called these reports a fabrication, and Tehran immediately began to retreat.
The Echo of the 'Secret' Document
The story began with a report by Iranian media, which claimed that a document of colossal importance was being discussed as part of peace negotiations. It concerned the lifting of the naval blockade on Iranian vessels and the restoration of shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the broadcast mentioned the possible withdrawal of US troops from the region.
Since the strait is the 'bottleneck' through which the lion's share of global hydrocarbon supplies pass, the market reacted instantly to this news with optimism. Investors, believing in the imminent removal of risks, began selling oil en masse, leading to a price drop of more than 5%.
Washington and Tehran: A One-Sided Game
But the euphoria did not last long. The White House administration did not beat around the bush and promptly refuted any agreements, calling reports of a 'secret' plan a complete fabrication. In Washington, it was made clear: no final protocols have been signed, and talk of troop withdrawal is premature.
Following the Americans, the Iranians themselves joined the refutation. Tehran representative Ali Bagheri Kani publicly stated that there is no final agreement on the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, until consensus is reached on all points, it is premature to consider an agreement reached.
Double Reality
Against the backdrop of diplomatic bustle, internal changes are also taking place in Iran. President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of access to the international internet, which had been blocked for almost three months. This decision may indicate an attempt by the authorities to stabilize the situation within the country while complex negotiations take place on the international stage.
Thus, rumors of an imminent peace turned out to be premature. The Strait of Hormuz remains a zone of tension, and the oil market, after a sharp jump, is now waiting for real actions, not headlines.
