Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the joint US-Gulf statement following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit and warned neighboring states not to allow American or Israeli forces to operate from their territory. Tehran also stated that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be managed in accordance with a memorandum of understanding.
Iran's Foreign Ministry responded Friday to the joint statement issued by the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council states after Secretary of State Marco Rubio's regional visit. Tehran condemned the declaration as provocative and warned Gulf states against allowing American or Israeli forces to use their territory for operations against Iran. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials clarified that navigation will be conducted according to the memorandum of understanding signed with Oman, rejecting any unilateral framework. The statement follows a series of recent exchanges between Washington and Tehran over maritime passage and the broader regional deal, which The Zioneer has been covering since mid-June. Iran has repeatedly asserted its interpretation of the strait's legal status and resisted what it calls external pressure. The warning comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a final agreement between the US and Iran, with talks reportedly set to resume.
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