A spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that understandings have been reached with Oman on dividing maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz, but accused the United States of creating obstacles that delayed the negotiations. The spokesman warned the strait will not open unless the US accepts Iran's conditions, according to the Tasnim news agency.
Earlier today, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced through a spokesman that Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the division of maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the spokesman accused the United States of creating obstacles that delayed the negotiations, warning that the strait will not open unless Washington accepts Tehran's conditions. The statement was reported by the Tasnim news agency.
This development follows the same agency's earlier Wednesday morning report at 01:34 Jerusalem that an agreement had been reached, without reference to conditions or US involvement. The IRGC's latest remarks add a conditional and accusatory dimension to the previously reported diplomatic progress.
The Zioneer has tracked the Strait of Hormuz crisis since June. On June 20, the IRGC declared the strait closed to Israel-linked vessels. Internal tensions came to light on June 28, when IRGC sources fumed over what they termed US "deception" and considered re-escalation. On July 27, Omani mediators expressed optimism for a breakthrough. On August 2, the Qatari-US compromise proposal gained Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's agreement, with Oman backing the arrangement but demanding IRGC support. On August 6, an analysis by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign and Security Affairs noted the gap between the regime's aggressive rhetoric and backchannel talks. Today's statement suggests the IRGC remains a key obstacle to finalizing the deal.
It remains unclear whether the US can meet the IRGC's conditions and whether Oman can secure IRGC buy-in. The internal divide within Iran between the IRGC and the diplomatic establishment persists, leaving the fate of the agreement uncertain.
3 developments
- StrongIranian reports claim exchange of fire between US forces and IRGC in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIranian reports claim IRGC attacked ship in Strait of Hormuz off Oman, analyst says
- StrongIran's IRGC asserts full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens force on unauthorized vessels
- StrongIRGC rejects American proposal, vows to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz
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