Iranian Overseas 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 had 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 “had been solely targeted on the problem of the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Our effort was to succeed in a mechanism in session with Oman that may make sure the secure passage of ships by way of the Strait of Hormuz,” Baghaei added. No settlement was reached, he mentioned, due to “overt and covert strain from the U.S. on Oman.”
Cargo ships anchored close to the Strait of Hormuz off the jap coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan, July 12, 2026.
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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 precise 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 industrial vessels by way of 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 international locations, claiming that Iran was solely focusing on “the bases, services, and positions utilized by america to assault Iran, together with its logistical and assist services.”
Among the many points nonetheless to be addressed in any closing peace settlement is the size and nature of Iran’s nuclear program. Baghaei on Monday dismissed the concept that Rafael Grossi — the director of the Worldwide Atomic Vitality Company — can be allowed to entry Iran’s nuclear services.
-ABC Information’ Victoria Beaule
