US must honour MoU it signed – Iran President

Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed negotiations with Oman, regarding a new route, have made progress and are in the final stages of talks.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, however, said the Iran-Oman agreement has no connection to reopening the Hormuz Strait or maintaining its closure.

Baghaei also claimed that over the weekend, Tehran received calls from Bulgaria, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, all assuring they will not be a part of any conflict against Iran.