Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaie said Monday that several Gulf states have participated in the US war against Iran and that Tehran will not allow Washington to determine when the war ends, according to Yedioth News. Baghaie also stated that talks between Iran and Oman regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz have been positive.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaie said Monday that several Gulf states have participated in the US-led war against Iran and that Tehran will not allow Washington to determine the war's end, according to Yedioth News. Baghaie also stated that talks between Iran and Oman regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz have been positive, signaling a diplomatic channel even as the waterway remains a flashpoint.
The remarks build on a series of statements from Baghaie earlier today. At 10:50 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported (via N12) that Baghaie accused the same Gulf states of joining the US war and reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The current report from Yedioth News does not address the closure status but emphasizes positive progress in talks with Oman. The statements come amid an ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz at the center of military and diplomatic tensions.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent weeks, Iran has claimed responsibility for strikes on "enemy forces" near the Strait of Hormuz and confirmed it is enforcing a maritime blockade. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on June 12 that post-war management of the Strait would involve a joint plan with Oman, including navigation fees. Tehran has also accused the US of blocking a previous agreement on Hormuz management through pressure on Oman.
It remains unclear whether the Strait of Hormuz is currently open or closed to shipping, as Baghaie's statements today contain conflicting signals. The precise status of the waterway and the extent of Gulf state involvement in the conflict remain unverified by independent sources.
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