Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi failed to secure approval for the Omani proposal, according to Barak Ravid. He has returned to Tehran for further discussions, indicating the talks remain at an impasse.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has returned to Tehran for further consultations after failing to secure approval for the Omani proposal during talks in Muscat on Saturday, according to Barak Ravid (Channel 12). The development follows a series of reports The Zioneer has been tracking since 21:59 Jerusalem, detailing the Omani proposal for full operation of both the southern and northern routes of the Strait of Hormuz, with the southern route in Omani waters to be opened without pre-war restrictions.
Earlier that evening, at 21:59 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported, citing CNN, that Oman had proposed a two-track system: the southern route fully open under pre-war arrangements, and the northern route requiring prior clearance from Iran without fees. Subsequent reports from Barak Ravid, also at 21:59 Jerusalem, confirmed that the proposal included full operation of both routes, and that Iran did not agree at the meeting, taking the proposal for internal deliberation. The latest update indicates Araghchi has now returned to Tehran for further discussions, marking the latest stage in the stalled diplomatic process.
The Omani mediation effort is one of several tracks aimed at resolving the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, Iran rejected a Qatari proposal for a trilateral meeting with the US, and a Qatari mediation team left Tehran without progress on June 11. The broader context of US-Iran tensions has seen multiple attempts at negotiation, with Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson saying on June 14 that a deal is not imminent.
It remains unclear whether the internal deliberations in Tehran will lead to approval of the Omani proposal or if the talks will stall further. No further rounds of talks have been announced, and the status of the proposal remains pending.
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