Iran Asserts New Status Quo in Strait of Hormuz, Announces Talks with Oman

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz have established a new reality, preventing a return to navigation arrangements present before the conflict. The ministry highlighted ongoing bilateral discussions with the Sultanate of Oman to establish a new transit mechanism for vessels, while emphasizing complete readiness to firmly counter any security threats against Iran's national interests.