Tehran and the sultanate have been discussing plans for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran
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The comments came during a phone call between Araghchi and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy.
“In very productive call with Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy, I expressed Iran's solidarity with Oman in face of any threat,” Araghchi said in a statement on X.
“We discussed Hormuz and its future administration in line with our sovereign responsibilities and international law. We welcome consultation with all neighboring states,” he added.
The two also discussed efforts to end the illegal US-Israeli war and blockade against the Islamic Republic.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry made a statement on Friday saying “that arriving at a final agreement depended on ending the American party’s attitude based on excessive demands and shifting and contradictory positions.”
The Foreign Ministry’s statement came as Trump claimed he was ending the US naval blockade on Iran. At the same time, he demanded Iran relinquish its demands for management of Hormuz alongside Oman, while also demanding that Tehran’s enriched uranium be “unearthed” and “destroyed” by the US and China.
He also said the Strait of Hormuz “must be immediately open,” while calling for the removal of all mines.
“Other items, of far less importance, have been agreed to. I will be meeting now, in the Situation Room, to make a final determination,” Trump added.
Iran’s Fars News Agency quoted Iranian officials and sources as rejecting the US president’s remarks, calling them “lies.” It also said Iran is demanding unfreezing of its assets and a full ceasefire in Lebanon, and will only discuss the nuclear file when those issues are resolved.
Axios reported on Thursday that a 60-day memorandum to extend the truce and hold negotiations was reached and that Trump still needs to give final approval.
Iranian media said no deal has been finalized or confirmed.
An earlier draft, which circulated in the media, called for postponing nuclear issues and focusing on immediate de-escalation efforts, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz to Washington and its allies.
Iran has demanded that the vital waterway come under the joint management of Tehran and Muscat.
Oman and the Islamic Republic have been holding consultations on the matter in recent weeks despite threats from Trump and his government.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a warning to Muscat on Thursday, threatening sanctions against any actors facilitating a tolling system in the strategic waterway.
Bessent said the US would “aggressively target” any companies, ships, or partners involved “directly or indirectly” in facilitating toll payments through the strait, while accusing Iran of attempting to disrupt global commerce.
A day earlier, Trump said, “Oman will behave just like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up.”
Washington has bombed Iran several times during the ceasefire. The latest attack took place this week.
Iran responded with a missile and drone attack on US assets in Kuwait. It has vowed “crushing” responses if the war is renewed.
Sources familiar with a classified US document told Capital & Empire on 28 May that Israel is lobbying the US to assassinate Iran’s top negotiator and resume full-scale war with strikes on the country's energy infrastructure.
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