Pakistan, July 13 -- Iran said on Monday that U.S. pressure on Oman has hindered efforts to reach a joint mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the obstacle has slowed negotiations despite ongoing discussions with Muscat on the strategic waterway. The dispute could affect regional maritime security, global energy shipments, and diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has been working with Oman to establish a joint mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz. However, he claimed U.S. pressure on Oman has prevented meaningful progress toward an agreement. He stressed that recent talks held in Oman focused solely on managing the strategic waterway rat...