Iran Says Oman Deal on Hormuz Safe Passage Nears Final Stage

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, announced on Monday that negotiations with Oman regarding a temporary safe route in the Strait of Hormuz have reached their final stage. Baghaei indicated that an understanding between the two nations could be registered with the International Maritime Organization in the coming days.

The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions. Baghaei also issued a warning to South Korea and other countries, suggesting that any participation in what he termed "aggressive and interventionist actions" by the United States in the region would amount to complicity in military aggression. He argued that such involvement would complicate the situation rather than enhance maritime safety.

In a separate remark, the spokesperson accused three unspecified European countries and the United States of showing "bad faith" and seeking to escalate tensions. He asserted that Iran would respond to any "reckless action" from these nations.

Baghaei also addressed the situation in Lebanon, condemning actions by Israel as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity. He framed these actions as underscoring the importance of resistance and the need for it to have the resources to safeguard Lebanon's dignity and integrity.