Iran-Oman deal won't immediately reopen Hormuz Strait

A potential agreement between Iran and Oman regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will not lead to the immediate reopening of the vital maritime route, Iranian state television reported, citing an unidentified official source.

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the passage will remain closed as long as Iran perceives ongoing actions by Washington as 'violations.'

The source emphasized that discussions between Tehran and Muscat are bilateral and unrelated to the United States. The passage will remain closed as long as Iran perceives ongoing actions by Washington as "violations." Tehran maintains that the reopening hinges on a shift in the U.S. position.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagaei described the talks with Oman as positive, stating that both nations are working on a mechanism to manage maritime transit through the strait. He noted that an agreement for a safe route is a necessary but not sufficient condition, citing remaining political factors that prevent a final decision.

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the talks with Oman as positive... both countries are working on a mechanism to manage maritime transit through the strait.

Meanwhile, the United States asserts its participation in the negotiations, expressing confidence in reaching an agreement to restore commercial transit. This dispute escalates regional tensions, following a previous understanding aimed at reducing hostilities that were later renewed. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas, has raised international concerns about energy security.

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the reopening hinges on a shift in the U.S. position.