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Iran: Strait of Hormuz opening depends on US demands
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Iran: Strait of Hormuz opening depends on US demands

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran stated that the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is contingent on the U.S. meeting Iran's demands and refraining from interfering in negotiations with Oman.
  • Iran and Oman are negotiating to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait, a vital route for global oil trade.
  • The U.S. has previously claimed involvement in these negotiations, which Iran views as interference.

Iran has declared that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hinges on the United States fulfilling Iran's demands and ceasing its interference in ongoing negotiations with Oman. An official from the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as quoted by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, emphasized that Washington must not meddle in the talks with Muscat.

before opening the Strait of Hormuz, the US must meet Iran's demands.

— Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps representativeStating Iran's conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and Oman, both bordering the Strait of Hormuz, have been engaged in discussions for several weeks regarding the regulation of maritime traffic through this critical waterway. The Strait is responsible for approximately one-fifth of the world's oil trade. These negotiations come in the wake of attacks initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in late February.

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted Washington's participation in these talks. However, Iran views such claims as interference. If the negotiations result in a mechanism that grants Iran significant control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, it would represent a strategic victory for Tehran following months of U.S. actions.

Washington should not interfere in the negotiations with Oman.

— Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps representativeWarning the U.S. against interfering in Iran-Oman talks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that Tehran and Muscat are nearing an agreement. He stated that the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is partly dependent on whether the U.S. compensates for violations of a preliminary agreement reached in June. This agreement aimed to set conditions for a final end to the war, though Tasnim did not provide further details on these violations or compensation.

Tehran and Muscat are close to an agreement.

— Abbas AraghchiIndicating progress in negotiations between Iran and Oman.

Araghchi also mentioned that discussions with Oman are underway to establish a new, temporary route through the Strait. This development suggests a potential shift in maritime traffic management in the strategically vital region, with implications for global energy markets.

the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is partly dependent on whether the US compensates for violations of a preliminary agreement reached in June.

— Abbas AraghchiLinking the Strait's opening to U.S. compensation for alleged violations.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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