Iran Reiterates Stance on Strait of Hormuz Management Amidst Talks

Tehran. Iran has clarified that its stance on the management of the Strait of Hormuz has not changed. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghei said that although talks are ongoing with Oman at political and technical levels, the possibility of direct talks with the United States has been denied.

According to Baghei, an Omani delegation met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday and Saturday. He stated that some progress has been made in the talks, but the dialogue between the two sides is mainly focused on how to operate maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz.