Tehran: Iranian state media has made it clear that even if an agreement is reached between Iran and Oman on the future arrangements for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, it will not mean that this important sea passage will be reopened immediately._x000D_
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According to international media, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has quoted sources as saying that negotiations regarding future maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz are taking place only between Tehran and Muscat and have nothing to do with the US._x000D_
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According to sources, the possible agreement between Iran and Oman may only be related to the management of shipping, while the decision to reopen or close the Strait of Hormuz is a separate matter. The report states that even if Iran and Oman agree on a new shipping route or joint arrangement, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran says the US stops its violations._x000D_
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According to Iranian sources, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on a change in US behavior and an end to its alleged violations._x000D_
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This statement comes at a time when information is circulating in the Iranian media that Tehran and Muscat are discussing the establishment of a new joint maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz._x000D_
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According to reports, Iran is of the opinion that if the US refrains from interfering in these negotiations, an agreement on a new maritime corridor with Oman may be possible._x000D_
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The Omani government has not yet issued any official statement regarding these negotiations or the possible agreement, while there was no immediate response from US officials to the report._x000D_
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According to political and maritime experts, the Strait of Hormuz is a very important sea route for the global transport of oil and gas, so any developments related to it are being closely watched by global energy markets and the maritime industry.
