Statement from Iran on the Strait of Hormuz: 'We reached an agreement with Oman'
Quick Look
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazim Garibabadi announced that they reached the necessary agreement with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz.
- Garibabadi said that Iran and Oman could register with the International Maritime Organization if the conditions are met, and that the strait would be opened if the United States fulfills its obligations.
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Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz, as a strategic sea passage between the southern and southern continents, is the region through which a significant portion of the world's oil shipment passes. Tensions between Iran and the USA have frequently arisen regarding the control and use of the strait.
Regarding the transit arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Garibabadi stated that "they reached the necessary agreement with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz."
According to reports in the Iranian press, Garibabadi made a statement to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
“We reached the necessary agreement with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz.” Garibabadi said that his country and Oman could register with the International Maritime Organization when the conditions are met.
Stating that registration with the International Maritime Organization does not mean that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened, Garibabadi noted that the strait will be opened if the USA fulfills its obligations.
Open Questions
- What is the content of the agreement between Iran and Oman?
- What are the obligations of the USA in the Strait of Hormuz?
- When will the process of registering the Memorandum with the International Maritime Organization begin?
