i don't believe much of what i'm told by most sources about anything 'our' government does, says or promises;

 

Lots going on tonight. The biggest news is that the US has once again violated the MoU by attacking Iran. To understand the extent of this violation it is essential to recall what is stated in paragraph 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran:

Upon the signing of this MoU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa. The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles, and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran will be instated within 30 days. The Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct dialog with the Sultanate of Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz in discussion with other Persian Gulf littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.

No where in the document does it stipulate that Iran cannot enforce its Persian Gulf Strait Authority protocols. The Iranian Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) is an Iranian government body (linked to the IRGC) established to manage and regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Main requirements of the protocols include:..........more..........