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Iran says Hurmuz transit deal with Oman is dependent on US
(MENAFN) Iran has reached an understanding with Oman over arrangements for vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says putting the agreement into effect depends on the United States first honoring its commitments.
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said the agreement has not yet moved automatically into the implementation phase.
"This understanding will not automatically enter the implementation stage,” Gharibabadi said, according to reports.
He explained that activating the arrangement would require the other side, particularly Washington, to fulfill its obligations first.
“Implementing this understanding requires the other side, particularly the US, to fulfill its commitments. Whenever these commitments are implemented, Iran will also take its measures,” he said.
Gharibabadi stressed that Tehran was not rushing to reopen the strategic waterway, saying Iranian forces would continue their “defensive measures” and actions intended to address perceived threats.
“These measures are not new, and if Washington is interested in returning to the path of diplomacy, it must accept responsibility for its past actions,” he added.
According to the Iranian diplomat, Tehran and Muscat have already completed the necessary coordination concerning transit through the strait. However, he maintained that further action remains dependent on the fulfillment of commitments by the other party.
“Whenever these commitments are fulfilled, Iran will take the necessary action. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and if any vessel passes through this route, it will be with the coordination and authorization of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he said.
Gharibabadi also said Iranian military forces continue to maintain “full oversight” over maritime movements in the Strait of Hormuz. He rejected assertions that ships have been crossing the waterway without coordination with Iranian authorities.
He further explained that Tehran's recent discussions with Qatar and Pakistan were connected to their roles as mediators in negotiations.
“Qatar and Pakistan sought to examine whether it was possible to resume implementation of the commitments under the Islamabad understanding,” he said.
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said the agreement has not yet moved automatically into the implementation phase.
"This understanding will not automatically enter the implementation stage,” Gharibabadi said, according to reports.
He explained that activating the arrangement would require the other side, particularly Washington, to fulfill its obligations first.
“Implementing this understanding requires the other side, particularly the US, to fulfill its commitments. Whenever these commitments are implemented, Iran will also take its measures,” he said.
Gharibabadi stressed that Tehran was not rushing to reopen the strategic waterway, saying Iranian forces would continue their “defensive measures” and actions intended to address perceived threats.
“These measures are not new, and if Washington is interested in returning to the path of diplomacy, it must accept responsibility for its past actions,” he added.
According to the Iranian diplomat, Tehran and Muscat have already completed the necessary coordination concerning transit through the strait. However, he maintained that further action remains dependent on the fulfillment of commitments by the other party.
“Whenever these commitments are fulfilled, Iran will take the necessary action. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and if any vessel passes through this route, it will be with the coordination and authorization of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he said.
Gharibabadi also said Iranian military forces continue to maintain “full oversight” over maritime movements in the Strait of Hormuz. He rejected assertions that ships have been crossing the waterway without coordination with Iranian authorities.
He further explained that Tehran's recent discussions with Qatar and Pakistan were connected to their roles as mediators in negotiations.
“Qatar and Pakistan sought to examine whether it was possible to resume implementation of the commitments under the Islamabad understanding,” he said.
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