The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, said Tehran and Washington are currently not holding negotiations, although messages between both sides continue to be passed through intermediaries.
Araqchi reiterated Tehran’s position that any future engagement with the United States would depend on Washington meeting its commitments under the June interim deal.
On the Strait of Hormuz, Araqchi said Iran and Oman were close to finalising an agreement on the strategic waterway.
However, he made clear that the agreement would not immediately reopen the strait to international shipping.
According to comments reported by Mehr News Agency, the proposed arrangement would establish new shipping routes that vessels could use once the United States fulfils other conditions set by Tehran and the waterway is reopened.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global shipping route, carrying a significant share of the world’s oil supplies.
Araqchi’s remarks come as diplomatic channels abetween Tehran and Washington remain active through intermediaries, despite the absence of direct negotiations.
Goodness Anunobi
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