Strait of Hormuz: Tehran dashes hopes of agreement and rebukes Trump

Iran has firmly denied any imminent agreement with the United States concerning the Strait of Hormuz, directly challenging recent optimistic statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump. A senior Iranian national security official categorically stated that no deal has been concluded between Tehran and Washington.

Ali Bagheri, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, speaking on the sidelines of a security summit in Moscow, emphasized that "As long as we haven't reached an agreement on all issues, we consider that we have agreed on nothing." This clarification directly countered Trump's earlier assertions that an agreement was close and that enriched Iranian uranium would be transferred to the U.S. immediately.

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As long as we haven't reached an agreement on all issues, we consider that we have agreed on nothing.

Adding another layer to the situation, Iran is engaged in separate negotiations with Oman to establish a "new passage mechanism" within the Strait of Hormuz. Bagheri highlighted that both countries, as "adjacent coastal states," are working on this bilateral initiative. This move bypasses direct U.S. involvement and underscores Tehran's determination to maintain control over this strategically vital maritime route, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil transits.

Regarding the nuclear dossier, the Iranian official was equally resolute. He stated that the issue of enriched Iranian uranium is "not on the agenda" for the current U.S.-Iran negotiations, directly contradicting Trump's claim that the uranium would be transferred to the U.S. for destruction. Despite these firm stances, Bagheri confirmed that indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing, signaling that diplomatic channels remain open, even if fundamental positions remain far apart. In both the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear matters, Tehran appears intent on dictating the pace of developments.

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The issue of enriched Iranian uranium is not on the agenda of the Iranian-American negotiations.