Iran, Oman Agree to Open Temporary Corridor in Strait of Hormuz, Says Senior Official

TEHRAN, Aug 29 — Iran and Oman have agreed to open a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz for merchant ships entering and exiting the region, according to Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei.

Speaking in an interview with Al-Manar TV, Rezaei stated that the route is located in the middle of the Strait of Hormuz, spanning both Iranian and Omani territorial waters, with both nations jointly managing maritime traffic.

Rezaei emphasized that while a limited, temporary corridor has been permitted for now, the complete reopening of the strait remains contingent on the United States complying with a list of conditions prepared by Tehran.

“So, if the Americans implement our conditions and act accordingly, and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened following their compliance, ships will pass through this new route—a new route located in the middle of the Strait of Hormuz,” Rezaei said.

He stressed that the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz cannot be separated from broader regional security issues, urging Washington to prove its seriousness amid a “deep chasm of mistrust” between the two nations.

According to Rezaei, Iran’s core requirements for any broader understanding with the US include:

• An end to military conflicts across West Asia, specifically in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip;
• The complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from seized Lebanese territory;
• A total halt to Israeli military attacks on Syria.

Addressing regional economic ties, Rezaei highlighted the depth of trade relations between Iran and Türkiye, ruling out the possibility of Ankara imposing economic pressure on Tehran and citing Türkiye’s historical role as a trade corridor during the 1980s Iran-Iraq War.

Rezaei concluded by stating that while Iran does not seek war, it is preparing for a new phase should confrontation resume, warning that Tehran will retaliate against US economic interests in the region if Washington pursues further economic escalation.

–NMT