BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 6. Iran and Oman are
currently engaged in negotiations to develop a framework for the
safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the
spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, said
at a press conference in Tehran today, Trend reports.
Baghaei emphasized that these discussions will continue until an
agreement is reached.
He further noted that recent talks were held between the deputy
foreign ministers of Iran and Oman, reflecting the priority both
countries place on ensuring the safe passage of maritime
vessels.
The spokesperson also reiterated that Iran has taken specific
measures to guarantee the security of the Strait of Hormuz in
compliance with international law. He made it clear that Iran would
not permit the passage of vessels from countries that have launched
attacks against Iran.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military
operations against Iran, striking major cities, including Tehran.
The White House cited missile and nuclear threats originating from
the Islamic Republic as justification for the attacks. The strikes
reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
along with several other senior officials. In response, Iran’s
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a large-scale
retaliatory operation against Israel and has targeted U.S.
facilities across Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE,
Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Syria using ballistic missiles, cruise
missiles, and drones.
The conflict has placed the region’s energy infrastructure and
maritime shipping under serious threat. Due to security tensions in
the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have risen significantly.
Iran fully controls the Strait of Hormuz and allows passage only to
vessels it deems necessary.
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