Breaking: Iran and Oman have initiated negotiations on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
This is an issue between Iran and Oman alone—no involvement from the United States.
Yet, U.S. media outlet Axios claims that the U.S., Iran, and Oman will reach an agreement to be announced on Wednesday, establishing a 60-day interim arrangement during which passage will continue via the "Southern Route" supported by Oman, free of charge, with mines to be cleared within 30 days.
This contradicts Iran’s explicitly stated position: “Negotiations are strictly between coastal states”—excluding any third-party countries such as the United States.
The new demands put forward by the U.S. are not part of the negotiation agenda. This means the U.S. is expected only to implement decisions—not to further delay or obstruct talks.
Iran’s conditions: The U.S. must clearly recognize Iran’s right to collect maritime fees, immediately end the U.S. Navy blockade, lift sanctions on Iran’s energy sector, and permanently cease all attacks against Iran.
Iran also rejects any transit through the southern route backed by the United States.
On the matter of shipping routes, Iran will not negotiate with the U.S.
For the U.S., the only viable path forward will be developing alternative transport routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Main issues in U.S.-Iran talks revolve around unfreezing funds, ending hostilities, and lifting sanctions—completely unrelated to the Strait of Hormuz negotiations between Iran and Oman.
U.S. media and Trump’s added dramatization seem utterly absurd.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872674932482048/
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