The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this Wednesday that the agreement with Oman to manage maritime transit in the strategic Strait of Hormuz is in its “final review phase” and urged stakeholders to “not hinder” the drafting work of the text.
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“An understanding has been reached on the geographical coordinates of the route planned by the parties and, if no third party obstructs the work in this regard, the joint declaration of both countries, which includes the main considerations and points of agreement, is already in the final phase of review and drafting,” announced the Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei.
However, he pointed out during a press conference that the agreement between the parties “does not imply that the strait will be safe” because “the factors” of insecurity persist, caused by the “naval blockade and other aggressive and threatening actions” by the United States.
In response to a question about the possibility that the Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, or the Iranian Parliament President, Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, might travel to Pakistan or Qatar at the end of the week, the spokesperson indicated that no trips are planned.
“We have no plans to visit these countries. Of course, Pakistan and Qatar continue their efforts to reduce tensions, and the Islamic Republic maintains contact and consultations with them,” he argued, according to the IRNA news agency.
The Strait of Hormuz, located at the center of the war in the Middle East, has been the subject of talks in recent days between Iran and Oman. This very week, the U.S. President, Donald Trump, expressed optimism that an agreement could be reached to open the passage.
