Iran’s foreign ministry says it is not holding negotiations with the United States at present. Speaking at a press briefing, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei states that Iran’s current discussions involve Oman rather than the US. He says the talks with Oman focus on managing secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz and are aimed at reaching an agreement on a new route. Baghaei describes the discussions as “constructive” and characterizes Iran’s approach as a “responsible move,” urging regional and extra-regional actors to respond constructively.
The spokesperson also links the wider situation in the Strait of Hormuz to US actions. He says that as long as the US maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports, the situation in the strait will remain unchanged. The claims are presented as Iran’s current negotiating posture and do not include additional details on the substance or timeline of the Oman-related discussions.
