Iran has dismissed reports that it agreed with the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying no such arrangement has been reached and restrictions on shipping remain active.

Iranian state-linked media outlet Fars News reported that Tehran rejected claims of a reopening deal, adding that vessels passing through the strategic waterway must coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The statement came after US President Donald Trump said that the two sides had reached the “perimeters of a deal,” fueling speculation that tensions could ease and maritime traffic could resume.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy route through which a major share of oil and LNG shipments move. Any prolonged disruption could put pressure on international energy markets, raise shipping costs, and affect fuel prices worldwide.

Investors and energy markets are now monitoring further developments as uncertainty over the waterway continues.