Iran has accused the United States of obstructing efforts to finalize an agreement with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the Iran Hormuz deal with Oman had faced setbacks because of what he described as American pressure on Muscat, adding that the issue had become an obstacle to ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Baghaei said Tehran has been working with Oman to establish a joint mechanism for managing the strategic waterway, which is one of the world’s most important energy transit routes. He maintained that recent discussions held in Oman focused exclusively on the administration of the Strait of Hormuz and did not include broader regional or political matters.
The spokesperson also said Iran would not continue implementing the terms of its interim agreement with the United States unless Washington fulfilled its own commitments. According to Baghaei, the temporary understanding between the two countries has entered a “crisis stage,” with Tehran arguing that it has not been the first party to breach the arrangement.
He reiterated Iran’s position that any suspension of commitments was a response to what it considers American non-compliance. Tehran believes mutual implementation of obligations is essential before progress can be made on broader diplomatic issues, including confidence-building measures and regional stability.
Addressing regional security concerns, Baghaei said Iran’s recent military actions in Gulf states targeted only United States military positions and were not intended as attacks against the host countries. He emphasized that Tehran distinguishes between American military assets and the governments of Gulf nations.
Baghaei added that Iran has repeatedly urged neighboring countries not to allow the United States to use their territories for military operations against Iran. He argued that preventing foreign military action from regional soil would help reduce tensions and support long-term stability across the Gulf.
The Iran Hormuz deal with Oman remains a key diplomatic issue because of the Strait’s importance to global energy supplies and international shipping. While Tehran continues to pursue coordination with Oman, officials suggest that progress will depend on reducing external pressure and restoring confidence in wider negotiations with Washington.
