'Full Crisis Mode': Iran Says US 'Mutilated' 14-Point Deal As Hormuz Standoff Erupts Into Fresh Strikes
'Full Crisis Mode': Iran Says US 'Mutilated' 14-Point Deal As Hormuz Standoff Erupts Into Fresh Strikes Published By, Last Updated: July 13, 2026, 16:34 IST
'Full Crisis Mode': Iran Says US 'Mutilated' 14-Point Deal As Hormuz Standoff Erupts Into Fresh Strikes Published By, Last Updated: July 13, 2026, 16:34 IST Iran declares Islamabad agreement with US in "full crisis mode," accusing Washington of violating the 14-point memorandum amid escalating Strait of Hormuz confrontation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei (Credits: Reuters) Iran has declared that its Islamabad agreement with the United States is now in “full crisis mode", accusing Washington of violating the 14-point memorandum as the confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz escalated into a fresh wave of military strikes on Monday. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused the US of “mutilating" the memorandum and insisted that Tehran was not the side that had broken its word. Iran Accuses US Of Blocking Hormuz Commitment Baghaei specifically pointed to paragraph 5 of the memorandum, which provided a 60-day window for Iran to fulfil its commitments concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
He claimed that Washington prevented the provision from being implemented in the first place. The latest remarks came as tensions between the two countries sharply escalated on July 13. The US launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets, saying the operation was aimed at reducing Tehran’s ability to attack civilian and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and facilities across the Gulf region. 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says the Islamabad deal with Washington is now in full crisis mode.FM spokesman Esmail Baghaei accused the U.S. of mutilating the 14-point memorandum, insisting Tehran has never been the side that breaks its word. He pointed to paragraph 5, the 60-day window for… Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 13, 2026 Fresh US-Iran Strikes Deepen Crisis The 14-point memorandum, unveiled in June, was intended to halt hostilities and pave the way for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
The framework also envisaged a 60-day period for negotiations towards a broader agreement. The fragile diplomatic effort now appears to be unravelling. Iran has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, while the US maintains that the strategic waterway remains open and has pledged to ensure freedom of navigation. Shipping traffic has fallen sharply amid the escalating confrontation. Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Tensions The renewed hostilities have also rattled global markets. Oil prices surged as concerns grew over disruptions to energy supplies through the Strait, with Brent crude jumping amid the latest US-Iran strikes. With Tehran and Washington trading accusations and military strikes, the Islamabad agreement that once offered hope of a wider ceasefire is now facing its most serious test yet. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom.
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