STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADIran lays down three conditionsAccording to the report, Iran wants any future negotiations with the US to proceed in a specific sequence.
First, Tehran wants discussions to begin with the status of the Strait of Hormuz to reaffirm that it remains under Iran’s full control.
Iran has also reportedly rejected any proposal to create a new maritime corridor or alternative route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran asserts control over StraitIran has continued to stress that it maintains complete control over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Iran continues to hold full control over the Strait of Hormuz – without Iran’s permission, not even a bird can cross.
Iran has reportedly rejected proposals for an alternative shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz and laid down three preconditions for resuming negotiations with the United States, even as Washington has paused military strikes and diplomatic efforts gather pace.
According to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, Tehran has informed Pakistan that while it has not withdrawn from negotiations, it has temporarily suspended them and remains open to talks in Geneva, Doha or Islamabad.
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Iran lays down three conditions
According to the report, Iran wants any future negotiations with the US to proceed in a specific sequence.
First, Tehran wants discussions to begin with the status of the Strait of Hormuz to reaffirm that it remains under Iran’s full control. Second, it wants the release of frozen Iranian assets. Only after those two issues are addressed is Iran willing to discuss its nuclear programme.
Iran has also reportedly rejected any proposal to create a new maritime corridor or alternative route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman-mediated talks make progress
Meanwhile, Oman continues to mediate efforts to ease tensions in the Gulf.
According to the report, two days of talks between Iranian and Omani officials on reopening shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz have shown signs of progress. An Iranian official said the Omani delegation left Tehran on Saturday afternoon following discussions.
The diplomatic engagement comes as the United States has refrained from launching fresh military strikes on Iran over the past two days, raising hopes of a temporary de-escalation.
Iran asserts control over Strait
Iran has continued to stress that it maintains complete control over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
The latest claims come after an oil tanker reportedly exploded after striking a naval mine while allegedly deviating from Iran’s designated shipping route.
Iran’s Deputy Parliament Speaker said the Strait would “never” return to its pre-war conditions.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also claimed on X that Iran retained full authority over navigation in the waterway.
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“Day 149 of the war. Iran continues to hold full control over the Strait of Hormuz – without Iran’s permission, not even a bird can cross. Today, one ship tried to pass through an alternate route. It got hit,” the IRGC said.
The force further claimed it had intercepted six vessels after issuing warnings, describing the action as proof of Iran’s control over maritime traffic in the Strait.
Araghchi accuses US of violating agreement
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of violating the memorandum of understanding concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Press TV, Araghchi said Article 5 of the agreement was explicit and argued that Washington’s actions amounted to a deliberate breach rather than a misunderstanding.
The reported developments come after the United States halted military strikes on Iran following nearly two weeks of sustained operations, with no fresh US attacks reported over the past two days.
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