Opening of Strait of Hormuz linked with Iran's desire to keep nuclear program — expert

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · Apr 17, 2026 · 213 words

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What to know about Opening of Strait of Hormuz linked with Iran's desire to keep nuclear program — expert

Adnan at-Tamimi, head of Iraq’s Center for Economic Development, discusses the reasons behind Iran's decision to open the Strait of Hormuz. He attributes the move to a desire for sanctions relief, the continuation of its nuclear program, and geopolitical considerations regarding the US, Israel, and regional stability.

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What happened

Iran’s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping is connected with the intention to continue the development of its peaceful nuclear program, head of Iraq’s Center for Economic Development Adnan at-Tamimi said.

Why it matters

"The sudden decision taken by Tehran [on the Strait of Hormuz] complies with its policy of ‘a phased approach’ pursued by Iran towards the United States and aimed at a phased de-escalation in relations between the two countries," said at-Tamimi, according to…

Common ground

Among the three main reasons that prompted the Iranian authorities to open the Strait of Hormuz, the key one, according to at-Tamimi, is "the desire to lift sanctions and get frozen assets back, as well as discuss its nuclear program in such a way as to…

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Claim 1: “the key one [reason], according to at-Tamimi, is 'the desire to lift sanctions and get frozen assets back, as well as discuss its nuclear program in such a way as to guarantee Tehran the continuation of work on peaceful nuclear energy.'”

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The provided web results for 'primary' are dictionary definitions and unrelated to the claim. No external source corroborates the specific quotes or motivations attributed to Adnan at-Tamimi regarding frozen assets and nuclear energy.

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · The meaning of PRIMARY is first in order of time or development : primitive. How to use primary in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primary

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web search NEUTRAL — PRIMARY definition: 1. more important than anything else; main: 2. of or for the teaching of young children…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/primary

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Claim 2: “Another reason, according to the Iraqi expert, is related to Washington's actions towards Israel and 'the pressure that the United States can exert on it to end the war in Lebanon for a certain period.'”

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Evidence confirms a 2026 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and Iran's role in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, but the specific causal link (U.S. pressure on Israel to end the war as a reason for Iran opening the Strait) is not corroborated by the provided external sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 Israel–Lebanon ceasefire. War profiteering.Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel, US bases, and US-allied Arab countries in West Asia, and the closure of the Strait of Horm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran accused the US and Israel of launching an attack on a girls' school near an IRGC base in southern Iran on 28 February, saying 168 people, including around 110 children, were killed.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2dyz6p3weo

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran and U.S. Say the Strait of Hormuz Is Open but Concerns Linger. Statements from President Trump and Iran aimed to raise confidence in the safety of the waterway, but shipping experts said risks re…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/world/middleeast/strait-h…

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Claim 3: “head of Iraq’s Center for Economic Development Adnan at-Tamimi said”

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The search results mention an 'Adnan al-Tamimi' as the head of the Muqdadiyah District Council, but there is no evidence confirming a person by this name is the head of 'Iraq's Center for Economic Development'.

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web search NEUTRAL — The president of the Republic of Iraq is the head of state of Iraq. Since the mid-2000s, the presidency is primarily a symbolic office, as the position does not possess significant power within the co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Iraq

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web search NEUTRAL — Введите запрос. RU. Adnan Attamimi. @adnanattamimi2425. Подробнее о канале.
https://www.youtube.com/@adnanattamimi2425

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web search NEUTRAL — Adnan al-Tamimi, head of the Muqdadiyah District Council, announced the beginning of a large operation to clear the district of ISIS militants. Diyala Province experiences a significant amount of viol…
https://enablingpeace.org/ishm97/

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Claim 4: “The third reason is 'the intention to give additional impetus to the efforts of Pakistan and other countries to develop a roadmap that guarantees the achievement of a comprehensive agreement that will prevent the resumption of war.'”

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There is no evidence in the provided search results mentioning Pakistan's involvement in a roadmap or a comprehensive agreement linked to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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web search NEUTRAL — Tehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "if attacks against Iran are halted".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno

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web search NEUTRAL — The strait had long been an international waterway through which ships from all countries could travel. But the joint military campaign that the United States and Israel began waging against Iran this…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/opinion/iran-war-strait-h…

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Claim 5: “Iran’s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping is connected with the intention to continue the development of its peaceful nuclear program”

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While evidence confirms that Iran blocked and then conditionally reopened the Strait of Hormuz during a 2026 conflict, there is no independent evidence in the provided search results linking this specific decision to the development of its peaceful nuclear program. This appears to be an analysis or claim from the original source only.

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web search NEUTRAL — Did ships get through before the ceasefire? In a message posted by its mission to the United Nations on 24 March, Iran said it would allow "non-hostile vessels" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, p…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran can decide to close the vital maritime trade route, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.The Strait of Hormuz lies between Oman and the United Arab Emirates on o…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/23/can-iran-really-shu…

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Claim 6: “The sudden decision taken by Tehran [on the Strait of Hormuz] complies with its policy of ‘a phased approach’ pursued by Iran towards the United States and aimed at a phased de-escalation in relations between the two countries”

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The evidence confirms the geopolitical tension and the opening of the Strait, but there is no mention of a 'phased approach' policy or specific de-escalation strategy in the provided external sources. This is likely an interpretation by the source article.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for illicit trade between the Musandam Peninsula, an exclave of Oman, and the southern coast of Iran. The city of Khasab in Musandam is the primary hub for this c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udtVdDmSSoo

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran could attempt to lay mines across the Strait of Hormuz. The country’s army or the paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may also try to strike or seize vessels in the Gulf, a meth…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/23/can-iran-really-shu…

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