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Iran Near Shipping Deal With Oman, Sets Conditions For US Talks
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, said the country is finalising a deal with Oman to establish new shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz, NDTV reports. The agreement would give Iran an…
The Story in Brief
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, said the country is finalising a deal with Oman to establish new shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz, NDTV reports. The agreement would give Iran an alternative route for oil exports, bypassing the strategic chokepoint. Araqchi also stated that talks with the United States remain indirect, and Tehran has set conditions for any direct negotiations. He did not specify the conditions but said Washington must change its approach. The deal comes amid continued tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and US sanctions.
The Indian Opinion
The media often frames Iran's moves as either a provocation or a concession. Neither fits. Tehran is using the Oman deal to strengthen its hand while keeping the nuclear talks door slightly ajar. The real test will be whether Washington accepts indirect talks on equal footing or insists on preconditions. The number that matters: Iran's current enrichment levels, not the shipping lane agreement.
Source: ndtv.com
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