Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Monday that the other side in talks in Oman insisted on activating a southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran refused. According to Iranian Telegram channels, Gharibabadi stated: 'Whatever the consequences, we will not accept your plans.'
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated Monday that during negotiations in Oman, the other party insisted on activating a southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran rejected the proposal. According to Iranian Telegram channels, Gharibabadi said: 'Whatever the consequences, we will not accept your plans.' The statement highlights Iran's firm opposition to any alternative shipping arrangement that would diminish its control over the strategic waterway amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
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