Iran and Oman have agreed on a safe route for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz after three weeks of talks, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Saturday, according to Iran International.&nbsp;Baghaei said talks with Muscat were continuing on other issues, but the agreement on safe shipping was reached separately.&nbsp;He also said full security in the Strait of Hormuz could not return as long as US maritime sanctions, military movements and a naval blockade remained in place.&nbsp;The development came as Iran and Oman negotiated arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran closed the key waterway in retaliation for the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.&nbsp;The move came after a series of attacks in the strait, which handled around one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments before the war. The United States was not involved in the negotiations between Iran and Oman. Washington is also unlikely to accept arrangements that do not restore free passage through the waterway.&nbsp;The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and remains central to the movement of oil and gas supplies.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a safe shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says full reopening depends on the US lifting its naval blockade.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a safe route for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz after three weeks of talks, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Saturday, according to Iran International. Baghaei said talks with Muscat were continuing on other issues, but the agreement on safe shipping was reached separately. He also said full security in the Strait of Hormuz could not return as long as US maritime sanctions, military movements and a naval blockade remained in place. The development came as Iran and Oman negotiated arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran closed the key waterway in retaliation for the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28. The move came after a series of attacks in the strait, which handled around one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments before the war. The United States was not involved in the negotiations between Iran and Oman. Washington is also unlikely to accept arrangements that do not restore free passage through the waterway. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and remains central to the movement of oil and gas supplies.

Iran and Oman have agreed on a safe shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says full reopening depends on the US lifting its naval blockade.

Iran says Hormuz passage deal reached with Oman, reopening tied to US lifting blockade

Three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, marking the latest flare-up in the vital waterway that accounts for one-fifth of the world's oil supply. The attacks have raised fresh concerns over the durability of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 between the United States and Iran to end the war.&nbsp;According to the British maritime security agency UKMTO, an "unknown projectile" struck a tanker overnight and triggered a fire. Two more tankers were later hit, with at least one vessel struck by a drone.&nbsp;In its latest update, UKMTO said, "UKMTO has received a report of a further incident involving a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker was struck by an unknown Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and has sustained minor structural damage. No casualties or environmental impact reported," it said in a post on X.&nbsp;The three vessels were attacked near Oman. The incidents renewed concerns over the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran lifted its blockade of the key waterway following a fragile ceasefire with the United States.&nbsp;Oman had proposed a temporary transit corridor along its coastline, an initiative opposed by Iran, which wants to charge ships using the narrow passage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-after-trump-s-pressure-for-higher-defence-spending-1783428507988">NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending</a><h2>Qatar blames Iran for tanker attack</h2>One of the vessels that was hit, the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat, was travelling off the coast of Oman to India when it was struck.&nbsp;Qatar, which helped broker the ceasefire, blamed Iran for the attack on its tanker and urged Tehran to stop actions that threaten maritime security."The targeting of the Qatari vessel 'Al-Rekayyat' while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security and safety of international maritime navigation," Doha's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari wrote on X.&nbsp;"We hold Iran fully legally responsible for this attack and for any resulting damages or repercussions," he added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, talks between Iran and the United States appeared to be on hold until after the burial of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the US-Israeli strikes on February 28.<h2>Trump reviews military threat</h2>As tensions over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz persisted, US President Donald Trump repeated that military action against Iran remained an option if diplomacy failed.&nbsp;"We're either going to make a deal or we're going to finish the job.... We can knock down their bridges in one hour; we can knock out their energy supply," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday.&nbsp;Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rejected the warning, saying negotiations could not continue under military pressure."Honour your signature," he wrote on X, referring to the interim ceasefire memorandum.

Qatar blamed Iran for the attack on its tanker and called on Tehran to cease actions threatening regional security and maritime navigation. The country held Iran fully responsible for the incident and its consequences.

Three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, marking the latest flare-up in the vital waterway that accounts for one-fifth of the world's oil supply. The attacks have raised fresh concerns over the durability of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 between the United States and Iran to end the war. According to the British maritime security agency UKMTO, an "unknown projectile" struck a tanker overnight and triggered a fire. Two more tankers were later hit, with at least one vessel struck by a drone. In its latest update, UKMTO said, "UKMTO has received a report of a further incident involving a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker was struck by an unknown Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and has sustained minor structural damage. No casualties or environmental impact reported," it said in a post on X. The three vessels were attacked near Oman. The incidents renewed concerns over the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran lifted its blockade of the key waterway following a fragile ceasefire with the United States. Oman had proposed a temporary transit corridor along its coastline, an initiative opposed by Iran, which wants to charge ships using the narrow passage. Also Read: NATO unveils billions in arms deals after Trump’s pressure for higher defence spending Qatar blames Iran for tanker attack One of the vessels that was hit, the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat, was travelling off the coast of Oman to India when it was struck. Qatar, which helped broker the ceasefire, blamed Iran for the attack on its tanker and urged Tehran to stop actions that threaten maritime security. "The targeting of the Qatari vessel 'Al-Rekayyat' while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security and safety of international maritime navigation," Doha's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari wrote on X. "We hold Iran fully legally responsible for this attack and for any resulting damages or repercussions," he added. Meanwhile, talks between Iran and the United States appeared to be on hold until after the burial of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the US-Israeli strikes on February 28. Trump reviews military threat As tensions over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz persisted, US President Donald Trump repeated that military action against Iran remained an option if diplomacy failed. "We're either going to make a deal or we're going to finish the job.... We can knock down their bridges in one hour; we can knock out their energy supply," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rejected the warning, saying negotiations could not continue under military pressure. "Honour your signature," he wrote on X, referring to the interim ceasefire memorandum.

Qatar blamed Iran for the attack on its tanker and called on Tehran to cease actions threatening regional security and maritime navigation. The country held Iran fully responsible for the incident and its consequences.

Three tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours amid US-Iran ceasefire

Iran on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump's allegation that Tehran had launched a drone attack on an Indian vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim "baseless" and an attempt to divert attention from recent attacks on ships carrying Indian crew members.&nbsp;The response came after Trump accused Iran of targeting an Indian ship departing the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;"Their (Iran's) totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE," Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;Rejecting the accusation, the Iranian Embassy in India said Trump's remarks had no basis."The US president's accusation against Iran regarding an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is simply baseless," the embassy said in a social media post.&nbsp;"It is an attempt to divert public attention from the brutal fact that the US has attacked 3 Indian vessels in less than a week and killed 3 innocent Indian sailors. That's pathetic!" it added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The U.S. president&#39;s accusation against Iran regarding an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is simply baseless. It is an attempt to divert public attention from the brutal fact that the U.S. has attacked 3 Indian vessels in less than a week and killed 3 innocent Indian… <a href="https://t.co/2UiXWAMulM">https://t.co/2UiXWAMulM</a>&mdash; Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) <a href="https://x.com/Iran_in_India/status/2065509494159991234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The statement came amid growing tensions over a series of incidents involving vessels carrying Indian crew members in the Gulf region. Three ships with Indian crew members came under attack off the coast of Oman this week. One of the incidents resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers.<h2>India protests attacks on merchant vessels</h2>Trump's remarks came shortly after India summoned the US Chargé d'Affaires in New Delhi to register its protest over attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian nationals near the Oman coast.&nbsp;New Delhi described the incidents as "deeply worrisome" and said it had strongly raised the issue with Washington.&nbsp;External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday and conveyed India's strong protest over the deaths of three Indian mariners in attacks involving US naval forces in the Gulf.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/such-lethal-actions-are-not-justified-jaishankar-lodges-strong-protest-with-rubio-over-killing-of-indian-mariners-1781294969698">'Such lethal actions are not justified': Jaishankar lodges 'strong protest' with Rubio over killing of Indian mariners</a><h2>Iran condemns attack on Indian vessels&nbsp;</h2>Earlier, Iran had condemned the strike on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz that killed three Indian nationals.&nbsp;Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the incident as an act of "armed robbery and State piracy" and extended condolences to the families of the victims.&nbsp;"The brutal U.S. attacks on Indian commercial vessels, which have killed at least three Indian nationals, stand as clear evidence of America's ongoing policy of armed robbery and State piracy. We extend our sympathies to the families and friends of the slain Indian sailors and offer our sincere condolences to the Indian people and government," Baghaei said.&nbsp;The condemnation followed a US strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on June 9. The incident killed three Indian merchant mariners identified as Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh, Deck Cadet Aditya Sharma and Engine Fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya.

Trump accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz and described the alleged incident as unacceptable.

Iran on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump's allegation that Tehran had launched a drone attack on an Indian vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim "baseless" and an attempt to divert attention from recent attacks on ships carrying Indian crew members. The response came after Trump accused Iran of targeting an Indian ship departing the Strait of Hormuz. "Their (Iran's) totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Rejecting the accusation, the Iranian Embassy in India said Trump's remarks had no basis. "The US president's accusation against Iran regarding an Indian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz is simply baseless," the embassy said in a social media post. "It is an attempt to divert public attention from the brutal fact that the US has attacked 3 Indian vessels in less than a week and killed 3 innocent Indian sailors. That's pathetic!" it added.

Trump accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz and described the alleged incident as unacceptable.

'Simply baseless': Iran denies Trump's allegation of attack on Indian ship in Hormuz

Amid continued threats by US president Donald Trump of hitting Iran hard, the strategic waterway - Strait of Hormuz - has been &nbsp;complete closed until further notice "due to the tensions caused by the aggression of the American forces" , said Iran’s new body overseeing the Strait.&nbsp;Taking to X the Persian Gulf Strait Authority said, “Due to the tensions caused by the aggression of the American forces in the region and the announcement made last night by the Iranian armed forces, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice."&nbsp;“Applicants who have been granted a transit permit are asked to be patient and wait for instructions from the PGSA," it further added.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/torah-basic-law-and-more-is-israel-becoming-a-theocratic-state-the-big-question-judaism-ultraorthodox-jews-draft-1781158525343">Torah Basic Law and more: Is Israel becoming a theocratic state? The Big Question</a>&nbsp;<h2>US Rejects claims</h2>&nbsp;US however, rejected the claim saying commercial ships continue to transit through the strait despite Iranian warnings.&nbsp;“Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight,” CENTCOM said on X.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump vowed to "hit Iran very hard tonight". He also threatened to take Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points of Iran.&nbsp;"The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday.&nbsp;"At some point in the not too distant &nbsp;future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America," he added.

Iran said, Applicants who have been granted a transit permit are asked to be patient and wait for instructions from the PGSA, it further added.

Amid continued threats by US president Donald Trump of hitting Iran hard, the strategic waterway - Strait of Hormuz - has been complete closed until further notice "due to the tensions caused by the aggression of the American forces" , said Iran’s new body overseeing the Strait. Taking to X the Persian Gulf Strait Authority said, “Due to the tensions caused by the aggression of the American forces in the region and the announcement made last night by the Iranian armed forces, the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice." “Applicants who have been granted a transit permit are asked to be patient and wait for instructions from the PGSA," it further added. ALSO READ: Torah Basic Law and more: Is Israel becoming a theocratic state? The Big Question US Rejects claims US however, rejected the claim saying commercial ships continue to transit through the strait despite Iranian warnings. “Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight,” CENTCOM said on X. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump vowed to "hit Iran very hard tonight". He also threatened to take Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points of Iran. "The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday. "At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America," he added.

Iran said, “Applicants who have been granted a transit permit are asked to be patient and wait for instructions from the PGSA," it further added.

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