Tehran has rejected claims that a recent technical agreement with Oman on a new maritime route means the Hormuz Strait will reopen.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai said the agreement was a necessary precondition for managing a secure maritime route, but it did not mean the strait would be reopened.
Iran Blames US for Strait Closure
Iran has blamed the US for the closure of the Hormuz Strait, citing American sanctions, breaches of agreements, and hostile activities against the country.
Baghai stated that Iran’s national security and interests would be the sole basis for any decision on the strait’s reopening.
Talks with Oman
Iran and Oman have been discussing a new ‘Traffic Separation Scheme’ (TSS) to replace the old northern route and insecure southern route.
Baghai emphasized that the talks with Oman were purely bilateral and did not involve any third-party mediation.
Iran Warns Other Countries
Iran has warned other countries, including Bulgaria, the UK, and Ukraine, not to allow their territories or military facilities to be used against Iran.
Baghai cited a UN General Assembly resolution on the definition of aggression, stating that any country providing military bases, facilities, or logistics to an aggressor would be considered a participant in the aggression.
Iranian President Comments on Islamabad Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pejeshkian has described the 14-point Islamabad agreement as a future basis for Iran’s foreign policy.
He expressed confidence that the agreement would strengthen the security of Iran, the region, and its partners.
Israeli Media Reports on Mediation Efforts
Israeli media outlets have reported that mediators are trying to revive an agreement between Iran and the US to reopen the Hormuz Strait.
This comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had agreed to reopen the strait, hinting at a possible reduction in military action.
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