Oman

Iran Says Hormuz Route Depends on U.S. Actions

• Iran and Oman approved coordinates for a proposed commercial shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran and Muscat were preparing a joint statement, subject to no third-party interference.
• Iran said the corridor’s opening and safety depended on Washington’s actions and ruled out direct negotiations with the United States.