Retired Gen. Jack Keane warned that the United States must prevent Iran from maintaining control over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz to avoid major combat operations. This warning follows threats from Iran's joint military command to launch forceful responses against oil tankers that bypass approved routes, directly challenging U.S.
Central Command's commitment to free commerce. These escalating tensions threaten a fragile interim peace deal recently signed under a memorandum of understanding to resume shipping. Although both sides previously stood down to allow negotiations, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned the U.S. and Israel against breaching the agreement. Keane expects Iran will continue violating terms, potentially forcing President Trump to use military force to compel negotiations. Meanwhile, Iran is holding a funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains unseen since sustaining injuries in February. Keane noted the strategic timing of these provocations, which commenced on July 4.
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