Iranian International Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei mentioned throughout a press convention on Monday that the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran “has entered a disaster stage,” following the escalation in assaults over the previous week.
Baghaei argued that any factors of the settlement Iran didn’t fulfill have been a direct results of the U.S. having “violated its commitments,” as quoted in a write up revealed by the official Islamic Republic Information Company.
Addressing rumors that weekend talks in Oman addressed broader points, together with nuclear talks, Baghaei mentioned that the discussions “have been solely targeted on the difficulty of the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Our effort was to achieve a mechanism in session with Oman that might make sure the secure passage of ships via the Strait of Hormuz,” Baghaei added. No settlement was reached, he mentioned, due to “overt and covert stress from the U.S. on Oman.”
This body seize taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 reveals cargo ships anchoring close to the Strait of Hormuz off the jap coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.
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Baghaei mentioned Iran was adhering to the Strait of Hormuz clause within the memorandum of understanding and that Tehran has the proper and obligation “to take the mandatory measures to guard our safety and nationwide pursuits,” including that the Strait and surrounding areas had been “misused to hurt Iran’s safety and nationwide pursuits.”
The presence of U.S. warships escorting business vessels via the Strait, Baghaei mentioned, “confirms the U.S.’ insistence on persevering with insecurity within the area.”
Baghaei additionally defended Iran’s ongoing assaults on neighboring nations, claiming that Iran was solely concentrating on “the bases, amenities, and positions utilized by the USA to assault Iran, together with its logistical and assist amenities.”
Among the many points nonetheless to be addressed in any ultimate peace settlement is the size and nature of Iran’s nuclear program. Baghaei on Monday dismissed the concept Rafael Grossi — the director of the Worldwide Atomic Power Company — could be allowed to entry Iran’s nuclear amenities.
-ABC Information’ Victoria Beaule
