Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that the Islamic Republic rejects the U.S.-proposed southern corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and has formally notified Oman of its opposition. He emphasized that maritime conditions in the strategic waterway “will absolutely not return to the pre-war status quo.”
Speaking to Mizan News Agency, Ghashghavi said the United States has sought to impose a southern corridor through the Strait of Hormuz using “pressure and threats,” describing the move as a violation of Clause 5 of the “14-Point Islamabad Agreement.”
According to the committee spokesperson, the U.S.-proposed corridor fails to protect Iran’s national interests and security. He added that Tehran, while rejecting the plan, has submitted its own proposal for managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to Omani officials.
Ghashghavi clarified that talks between Tehran and Muscat regarding the Strait of Hormuz are strictly bilateral and do not involve the U.S. or any third countries. Consultations are scheduled to continue in both Tehran and Muscat.
He noted that several regional nations believe an Iran-Oman agreement on the strait could pave the way for the implementation of other clauses of the Islamabad Agreement, though he stressed that any progress depends on the outcome of upcoming talks.
