Strait of Hormuz

Reopening Hormuz unrelated to talks btw Iran, Oman: IRGC spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – IRGC Spokesperson Brigadier General Mohebbi emphasized that reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is subject to the specific mechanisms and conditions of Iran and is entirely unrelated to the negotiations between Iran and Oman.

Oil prices climb due to uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Oil prices climbed sharply through Friday after starting the day under pressure, as traders continued to react to uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations involving Iran and Oman.

Iran-Oman deal on Hormuz in final stages: senior Iranian MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The general framework for an agreement with Oman has been broadly established, and the final text along with further details will be released soon, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker.

Trump admits to serious ammunition shortages in US army

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) –US President Donald Trump has conceded that the ongoing war of aggression against Iran is set to end “pretty soon,” while admitting to serious shortages in US weapons shortages.

Ghalibaf:

US strategy of bullying and broken promises has failed

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – "The United States’ strategy of threats, broken promises and fabricated narratives has failed and that Tehran will not engage in further theatrics," Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says.

General Rezaei:

Iran not to allow opening of second corridor in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Mohsen Rezaei says says that Iran will not allow the creation of an alternative route or a second corridor in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran dep. FM:

Reopening of Hormuz needs US cessation of its violations

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says that the Iranian-Omani agreement will not reopen Hormuz Strait, stressing that reopening of the waterway requires the United States to meet certain conditions.

President Pezeshkian:

Iranian people's resilience, resolve foiled enemy's plots

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a televised address to the nation on Wednesday.

Iran-Oman talks on Hormuz in drafting stage: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday afternoon that talks between Tehran and Muscat on establishing a safe route for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have entered the final stage.

Iran, Italy FMs hold phone call on regional developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday.

Informed source:

US interference delaying Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – An informed source said US interference and threats by US President Donald Trump are the main reasons behind the delay in reaching an agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

FM Spox.:

Hormuz transit talks progressing positively

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran and Oman are making headway in negotiations to establish safe shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on transit routes that uphold the sovereign rights and security concerns of both coastal states.

Iran, Oman FMs hold phone call to discuss region

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman discussed and exchanged views on the latest regional developments in a telephone call on Monday.

Iran not currently negotiating with US: FM spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Referring to the negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, “To avoid any ambiguity, I must say that we are not currently holding any talks with the United States.”

Blast reported near oil tanker off Oman coast

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – An explosion was reported near an oil tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, on Monday.

Hormuz will not return to pre-war status: FM Spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the situation that existed before the war, stressing that agreement with Oman does not mean reopening of the strait.

Qatar, Iran interior ministers discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran and Qatar's interior ministers have discussed the latest developments in the region and ways to strengthen coordination and cooperation between Qatar and Iran in light of the current regional situation.

Media reports on Iran has agreed to reopen Hormuz ‘sheer lie'

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Media reports claiming that Iran has agreed to a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are false, and no change has been made to the country’s policy regarding the strategic waterway, according to a report.

Iran vows to use all means in self-defence against US

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry vowed to use "all its tools" to exercise its inherent right to self-defence against U.S. aggression, denouncing the ongoing naval blockade and military strikes as violations of the UN Charter.

Strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with US: Advisor to Leader

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) –A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said Strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with the US, stressing that the whole world uses the strait and no country is willing to let US meddle in the strait.

India offers help to ease Iran-US tensions

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – In a phone call with his Indian counterpart, Iran's FM blamed the US naval blockade and attacks on commercial shipping for regional instability, while India expressed concern and offered to help calm tensions.

SNSC chief:

US actions will tighten Strait of Hormuz closure

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iran's top security official warned that continued U.S. military actions and the naval blockade will further tighten the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and could extend to other maritime chokepoints.

Strait of Hormuz remains suspended due to US aggression: PGSA

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said transit via the Strait of Hormuz remains closed because of continued military acts of US in the region, noting navigation requests will be processed once stability is restored.

Two violating oil tankers disabled in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said two violating oil tankers were struck and brought to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz after attempting to transit through an unauthorized route.

Qatari LNG cargo uses Iran-designated route in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The first Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment in three weeks passed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight under procedures authorized by Iran.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

No movement conducted in Hormuz without Iran’s permission

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) –The deputy chief of Iran's Army for Coordination says the country’s Army Navy is in pinnacle of its readiness, stressing no movement is carried out in the Strait of Hormuz without the permission of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Oil tankers hit after using illegal route in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy said it hit three tankers moving through an unsafe, unauthorized passage in the strait, forcing them to stop.

Deputy FM:

Iran never recognizes southern route in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says "while some countries have proposed that ships pass through the southern route in Hormuz Strait, Iran does not recognize that route even for an hour."

Khatam al-Anbia warns states against using Iran frozen assets

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned other nations against using the blocked Iranian assets.