Iran and Oman have reached a near agreement to establish a transportation corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Hassan Qashqai, spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, announced that the details of this agreement have been almost fully reviewed. However, he emphasized that this agreement does not mean the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which will remain closed until the United States accepts Iran's conditions.
Details of the Transportation Corridor Agreement
Qashqai further stated: "The subject of the agreement with Oman regarding the corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, which refers to the maritime traffic system, has been almost fully reviewed. We reiterate that the agreement regarding the corridor in the Strait of Hormuz does not mean its opening." These remarks clearly reflect Iran's firm stance regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz, which is considered one of the most important routes for oil and gas transportation in the world.
Read more: Transnet National Ports Authority Seeks Operator for LNG Port Construction in East London Port
Control of the Strait of Hormuz and Its Consequences
The Iranian armed forces have announced that control over the Strait of Hormuz will continue until the United States meets the conditions defined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed in Islamabad in June between Tehran and Washington. This memorandum was signed following increased tensions between the two countries and mutual attacks earlier this year. On February 28, the United States and Israel attacked Iranian targets, which led to a response from Iran and retaliatory attacks from Tehran.
The agreement reached comes at a time when tensions have severely impacted maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz. This strait, which is a key route for supplying oil and petrochemical products, has been effectively blocked due to increased attacks and military tensions. This issue has led to rising fuel prices in many countries and heightened global concerns regarding energy supply.
Read more: Construction of Permanent Infrastructure in the Persian Gulf Centered on the Strait of Hormuz · Decrease in Ship Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Due to Intensified Conflicts
