Iranian Official Discloses Strait Talks
The article addresses the fact that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed if Oman does not agree to Iran's proposal regarding vessel transit routes. It emphasizes that Tehran's discussions with Muscat are limited to opening a temporary passage through the strait. Iran rejected Oman's proposal, which suggests a route that is half in Iranian waters and half in Omani waters, clarifying that the Iranian proposal includes passing some ships through its waters under its control. Iran also informed the International Maritime Organization authorities that it has opened a northern route near Larak Island and accused the United States and Oman of opening another passage that violates the Islamabad Agreement. Iran considers that ongoing transit through the southern route threatens its actual sovereignty over the strait, which it views as part of its national security. It argues that closing the strait is a measure of self-defense and does not harm friendly or other states. Iran stressed that the current situation affects its sovereignty and that closing the strait reduces its chances of success in a potential war. It indicated that its revenues from the strait are less than publicly stated and reaffirmed its responsibility to remove mines internally, rejecting any foreign crossing for mine removal within its waters. Regarding tensions with the United States, Gharib Abadi denied that negotiations are currently underway, reaffirming Iran's firm stance to respond strongly to any threats. Despite sanctions and restrictions, Iran claims to have alternatives to meet its needs. He also noted that international inspections of its nuclear reactors have ceased and highlighted strategic relations with China and Russia, stating that solving all its problems through these two countries is not possible.
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)