Iran and Oman near Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump warns Omani government
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on a route map for ships in the Strait of Hormuz but are still working to finalise a joint announcement, the Iranian government said on Monday. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said negotiations were continuing despite delays, which he blamed on the complexity of the talks and “destructive efforts” from some quarters. He said Iran and…
Iran and Oman have reportedly reached a tentative agreement on navigating vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, though a formal joint statement remains pending, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. The two nations are actively discussing the details, though Baghaei claims the process is being impeded by "destructive efforts" and the talks' inherent complexity.
The US President, Donald Trump, cautioned Oman against interfering with his administration's Iran-related initiatives, threatening military action if necessary. Trump also hinted at the existence of a back-channel for communication with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), though he expressed no urgency in reaching a deal with Tehran.
Axios previously reported that the Trump administration had enlisted Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani to serve as a liaison with the IRGC. Baghaei dismissed such claims, alleging they serve to sow discord within Iran's decision-making processes. Meanwhile, the 60-day deadline set by the US and Iran for concluding a longer-term peace deal has elapsed without a resolution, with both parties blaming each other for non-compliance.
The US administration remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear arsenal, a priority Trump reiterated in a recent post on Truth Social. The interim 14-point framework, signed on June 17, aimed to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing conflict and pave the way for future discussions on a comprehensive nuclear agreement.
Iran has contested the notion of a binding 60-day deadline, emphasizing that the memorandum of understanding lacks such provisions. Both nations have accused the other of violating the agreement, with the US conducting airstrikes against Iran since its signing and Iran facing allegations of attacking tankers and disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping activity in the strait has notably decreased since the escalation of hostilities, with fewer vessels transiting the area following attacks on tankers and the UAE's report of three Adnoc vessels being targeted.
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