Iran denies talks with US, confirms Oman coordination on Hormuz Strait
Iran says it is not holding talks with the US, while discussions with Oman focus solely on regulating navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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AIIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei has confirmed that there are currently no talks between Iran and the United States.
In remarks to the press today, Baghaei said Iran is holding discussions with Oman aimed at regulating maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Yesterday, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the understanding with Oman on the new shipping corridor is a necessary step to organize maritime navigation, but does not mean the strait will be reopened.
He said the closure of the corridor was a result of the United States violating a memorandum of understanding and carrying out provocative actions against Iran.
In an interview with Iran's Khabar network on Sunday evening, Baghaei noted that threats and harsh rhetoric from US officials are not new, adding that Iran has previously faced even greater threats, including two or three instances of intense US military aggression.