[U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Targets for the 11th Consecutive Night, U.S. Secretary of State Says Iran Has Not Fulfilled Hormuz Strait Agreement] BlockBeats News, July 22 – U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that Iran has not fulfilled its commitments regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets for the 11th consecutive night to continue weakening Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that this round of operations targeted Iranian military operation centers, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure. While attending the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, Rubio emphasized that the U.S. remains committed to resolving the issue through diplomatic means, but Iran is currently "not seriously engaging in negotiations." He noted that the core disagreement lies in Iran's demand to have control over the management of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a position that does not align with international law. Rubio warned that allowing a single country to control international waterways, impose transit fees, and use force to threaten vessels refusing to pay would set a dangerous precedent that could be replicated in other regions globally. The U.S. and Iran had signed a temporary memorandum of understanding on June 17, agreeing to suspend military actions, resume shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and establish a 60-day negotiation window for a long-term agreement, including discussions on Iran's nuclear program. However, the two sides have differing interpretations of the management rights over the Strait of Hormuz: Iran believes the agreement recognizes its right to participate in shipping management and potentially collect related fees, while the U.S. insists that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to free navigation without mandatory fees or restrictions. Rubio stated that the current military actions against Iran are a consequence of Iran's failure to fulfill its commitments. The U.S. will continue to safeguard its own and its allies' interests while ensuring the freedom of navigation in this critical global energy transportation corridor. [Original Link]