The Iranian Foreign Ministry, represented by spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, stated on Tuesday that ongoing negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are progressing positively. According to Baghaei, these discussions aim to balance national security interests and sovereign rights while ensuring the safe flow of maritime traffic. The ministry characterized the talks as successful at both technical and political levels.

Simultaneously, reports from other outlets suggest a more complex political environment surrounding these negotiations. The Guardian reports that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly denied rumors that he threatened to resign amid internal opposition from hardline factions. These factions are reportedly resistant to any settlement involving the United States regarding the strait.

There is a notable discrepancy in the focus of these reports. While the Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasizes a bilateral, cooperative framework with Oman, international reporting highlights significant external pressure. Western powers, including the U.S. and European nations, are reportedly pushing Oman to facilitate a temporary agreement. However, officials in Muscat have expressed concerns that such a deal might solidify Iran’s long-term dominance over the shipping channel. The proposed arrangement would reportedly involve ships entering the strait via a route near the Iranian coast, while exiting through a path shared by Iranian and Omani waters.