Speaking at a press conference, Baghaei dismissed reports about possible Iran-U.S. negotiations, saying there are currently no talks between Tehran and Washington.

He said the discussions with Oman are aimed at reaching an understanding on a temporary shipping route that would help guarantee maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Baghaei, Iran is working closely with Oman to define the route as quickly as possible. He said the route would be temporary and designed to facilitate the safe passage of commercial vessels.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the talks are strictly bilateral between Iran and Oman. While other countries may play either a constructive or a negative role, the agreement itself depends only on the two countries.

Baghaei said that reaching an agreement on the shipping route is a necessary step toward fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it is not sufficient on its own.

He added that the current situation in the strait is not the result of differences between Iran and Oman, but is instead linked to U.S. actions and policies.

Baghaei said there will be no change in the status of the Strait of Hormuz as long as what Iran describes as U.S. military aggression, naval blockade, and violations of its commitments continue.

He added that issues related to Iran-U.S. relations could be discussed at a later stage depending on future developments, while the current focus remains on Iran-Oman consultations over the Strait of Hormuz and maritime security.

Iran's Deterrence Is the Only Factor Preventing Further Hostile Actions

Responding to a question about claims that Saudi Arabia had helped prevent further attacks on Iran, Baghaei said regional countries are trying to stop the spread of insecurity, and Iran welcomes such efforts.

However, he said past experience has shown that what ultimately prevents hostile actions against Iran is the country's own strength and deterrence.

Baghaei described the U.S. war against Iran as an attack not only on one country but also on the security and stability of the entire region.

He said recent events had shown that the U.S. military presence in the region, along with the use of facilities in some southern Persian Gulf states, had contributed to greater instability.

While appreciating regional efforts to contain the crisis, Baghaei said Iran believes that its military strength and deterrence remain the main factor preventing future aggression.

Temporary Central Shipping Route Planned While Preserving Iran and Oman’s Rights

Answering another question about the proposed new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary central route that would replace the existing northern and southern routes while protecting the sovereign rights of both countries.

He also accused the United States of violating its commitments made after the June 18 understanding.

Baghaei said Iran had fully honored its commitments, but less than a month later the United States launched large-scale attacks against Iran, effectively violating all of its obligations.

He said Washington also restored what Iran calls a naval blockade, revoked licenses related to Iranian oil exports, and took other measures that changed the situation.

According to Baghaei, a few days after the June 18 understanding, and during the U.S. secretary of state's visit to the region, efforts began to activate the southern shipping route through Omani waters following a joint statement with the foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

He said Iran considered that plan incompatible with environmental concerns and the country's national security.

Baghaei also claimed that some vessels using the southern route, with U.S. support and the cooperation of certain regional countries, were transporting military equipment and using the route for purposes beyond commercial trade.

He said such activities were inconsistent with the purpose of secure maritime routes and existing commitments.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman said the current negotiations are focused on merging the southern route in Omani waters and the northern route in Iranian territorial waters into a single central shipping lane that would protect the rights and interests of both coastal states.

He added that the proposal involves one two-way shipping lane rather than two or three separate routes. According to Baghaei, the central route would be temporary until a permanent alternative is agreed in line with international maritime rules and standards.