The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that talks with Oman to exert permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz are making progress, as are efforts to forge a close partnership with Pakistan — which was, until very recently, billing itself as a neutral mediator in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said there has been “positive” movement in discussions with Oman over controlling the Strait of Hormuz – with an eye toward extorting “fees” from international shipping through the vital waterway.
“The talks, which are being held between the two coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz, are focused on establishing safe...
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