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Iran-Oman Deal on Hormuz Strait Hinges on US Sanctions, Tehran Says
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Iran-Oman Deal on Hormuz Strait Hinges on US Sanctions, Tehran Says

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran and Oman have agreed on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran states its opening depends on US actions.
  • Tehran demands the lifting of US sanctions on its ports as a condition for reopening the strait, which is crucial for global energy transport.
  • While Iran denies direct negotiations with the US, US Vice President Vance suggests informal talks are ongoing, citing internal Iranian divisions as a complicating factor.

Iran and Oman have reportedly reached an agreement on a new commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy supplies. However, Iran insists that the reopening of this strategic passage is contingent upon actions taken by the United States.

The opening of the maritime route will depend exclusively on Washington's actions.

— Iranian officialAn unnamed Iranian official stated the condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran has declared that the lifting of US sanctions on Iranian ports is a prerequisite for the passage to be fully operational. The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil consumption transits, was partially closed by Iran following renewed tensions with the US in early July.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced that the geographical coordinates for the new route, agreed upon with Oman, have been approved. He indicated that both nations are working on a joint statement, pending no interference from "third parties that... would hinder the process." Baghaei also referenced the US naval blockade on Iranian ports, imposed in retaliation for Iran's closure of the strait, and "other aggressive and threatening actions against Iran and its interests."

The geographical coordinates of the new route agreed upon with Oman have been approved.

— Esmaeil BaghaeiThe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced progress on the new shipping route.

Despite Iran's categorical denial of any direct negotiations with Washington, US Vice President J.D. Vance suggested to Fox News that informal talks are progressing, albeit with setbacks. Vance attributed the difficulties to internal divisions within the Iranian leadership, stating that some officials favor ending the conflict while others seek its continuation. "First, the Iranians are extremely difficult people. Second, their system is fragmented," Vance commented.

First, the Iranians are extremely difficult people. Second, their system is fragmented.

— J.D. VanceThe US Vice President commented on the challenges in negotiations with Iran.

Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that Iran is seeking a deal to open the strait and that talks are proceeding positively. He even suggested on Tuesday that the strait would either reopen "very soon" or Iran would face a "very strong" bombardment, estimating a deal was imminent.

Either the Strait will reopen very soon, or Iran will face a very strong bombardment.

— Donald TrumpThe former US President issued a stark warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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