The Strait of Hormuz has not been closed due to a disagreement between Iran and Oman that could be resolved through an agreement between Tehran and Muscat, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said at a press conference in Tehran on August 10, AzerNEWS reports.
“The reason for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, as well as the provision of support for attacks on Iran from bases located along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf,” Baghaei stated.
He noted that, in this context, determining a shipping route between Iran and Oman is naturally a bilateral issue. Baghaei added that any agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz would inevitably have implications for international shipping involving other countries. However, he stressed that the discussions are bilateral talks between the two littoral states and are being conducted with a specific objective.
“The war situation is currently continuing. Under UN General Assembly Resolution 3314, a naval blockade is considered an act of aggression. As long as the U.S. naval blockade against Iran and other violations by the United States continue, it cannot be said that conditions have been created for the Strait of Hormuz to become a safe shipping route,” an official emphasized.
He also added that further steps could be discussed once the United States fulfills the obligations it has undertaken and compensates Iran for the damage caused.