Iran has denied reports that it reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting claims that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accepted a U.S.- and Qatari-mediated proposal to restore maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.

In a statement published by Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Tehran called the reports “false” and insisted that no agreement has been reached to reopen the strait.

“The reports of a new agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are false. No agreement has been reached,” the statement said.

Iran also declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the United States continues what it described as “hostile actions.” According to the statement, vessels would only be permitted to transit through a designated route with the approval of the IRGC Navy.

The denial comes after reports suggested a proposed framework would route inbound vessels through Iranian territorial waters and outbound vessels through Omani waters. Earlier reports also claimed Oman had accepted the proposal while seeking confirmation that Araghchi’s position reflected that of the IRGC.

The conflicting statements underscore apparent divisions within Iran’s leadership and cast doubt on the reported negotiations.

The development could complicate diplomatic efforts after President Trump announced that he had canceled a planned large-scale military strike on Iran to allow additional time for negotiations. Trump has repeatedly said that the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is a key condition for pursuing a diplomatic resolution.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)