Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".
Iran has announced an agreement with Oman regarding a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian foreign ministry did not disclose specific details about the proposed route. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the agreement was in its "final stages" but did not elaborate further.
Baqaei cautioned that this deal with Oman alone would not ensure safe passage through the strait, asserting that the US blockade of Iran's ports continues to affect security. The United States has not yet commented on this proposal.
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February, Tehran has largely obstructed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas typically transits. This obstruction has led to significant volatility in global oil prices.
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump issued a warning that Iran would be "hit very hard" if the strait was not reopened "very soon." His remarks followed statements from senior US officials indicating progress in talks that could allow shipments to resume later this week. However, Iran has consistently denied negotiating with the US and maintains it has no such plans.
The reopening of the strait has been a central topic in discussions between the two countries and various mediators.
In his statement, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman confirmed that the "geographical coordinates of the route" had been agreed upon with Oman.
According to Iran's official Irna news agency, Baqaei stated, "The factors making the Strait of Hormuz insecure still exist on the part of the United States, particularly the naval blockade and other aggressive and threatening actions against Iran and its interests."
The US has implemented a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the region. Concurrently, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have maintained a blockade on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports since July 20.
Trump has warned of severe repercussions for Iran if the Hormuz Strait remains closed, as oil prices experience a decline.