Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said a meeting of foreign ministers of regional states scheduled in Oman to discuss arrangements for safe commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was canceled at Saudi Arabia’s request.
Addressing reporters at a weekly press conference on Monday, Baghaei said Iran and Oman have finalized an agreement concerning maritime routes.
“The understanding between Iran and Oman, as two littoral states, has been finalized. In consultation with Oman, we will decide on the next step, including how to announce or register the understanding,” he said.
He noted that the Iran-Oman understanding regarding the security of maritime routes was the result of weeks of negotiations between the two countries.
Iran does not make decisions on “highly sensitive and complicated” security-related issues based on a single factor, Baghaei added, stressing that Tehran should not call its own rational and forward-looking actions into question because of the ill-advised actions or broken commitments of others.
Iran's FM Spox. Esmail Baghaei:
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The agreement between Iran and Oman is the result of weeks of intensive negotiations and fully respects both countries’ sovereign rights.
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Baghaei said the planned meeting in Oman was an “opportunity” created by Tehran and Muscat, saying regional countries were expected to recognize and make use of it.
He reiterated that Iran has consistently made efforts to help resolve regional issues and has demonstrated that commitment in practice.
“We well know that the continuation of war in the region among Muslim countries has only one winner, and that winner is no one other than the Zionist regime (Israel), which seeks to prolong tensions and insecurity among Muslim countries in our region,” the Iranian spokesperson pointed out.
Claims on Iran Role in Saudi Attacks, Yemeni Decisions False
Meanwhile, the Iranian diplomat categorically denied claims on the Islamic Republic’s alleged role in attacks on Saudi oil pipeline, as well as in Yemeni decisions.
“Americans are constantly fabricating news and making false claims without paying any cost. There is no doubt about that,” he said on US claims that Iran was involved in an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline from Iraqi territory, describing the allegation as sheer lies.
Baghaei added that US’ repeated lies amid the current circumstances were aimed at deepening divisions among regional countries, and urged the countries of the region to solve issues by themselves.
“Otherwise, those who do not seek the good and interests of our region will continue to resort to such lies to further complicate the situation,” the spokesman warned.
Baghaei also rejected claims about Iranian involvement in Yemeni affairs, saying Iran, as a country that cares about regional stability, is aware that some parties are exploiting the situation to escalate divisions and discord among Muslim countries.
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Ansar Allah (the Houthis) and Yemeni factions are completely independent actors and make all their decisions based on their national interests and legitimate rights. pic.twitter.com/Ofm7PS2J7l
“It is quite clear that the Yemenis make their own decisions. [The Yemeni resistance movement] Ansarullah is an independent Yemeni party that takes decisions based on what it considers to be its own interests and priorities,” he reiterated.
The Iranian spokesman stressed the importance of guaranteeing shipping security and freedom of maritime trade for all.
“You cannot attack a country or countries, impose a naval blockade on them, and then unilaterally expect them to act as the guardians of maritime shipping,” he said.
Source: Iranian media