President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran will condition the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on the termination of the US-led blockade, marking a direct challenge to ongoing maritime restrictions in the region.
Separately, Iran and Oman finalized plans to sign a shipping agreement on September 12, 2026, with the ceremony to be attended by Arab foreign ministers, signaling a diplomatic effort to stabilize trade routes amid heightened tensions.
Egypt issued a statement on the same day condemning recent attacks on a pipeline in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Medina regions, reinforcing regional concerns over energy infrastructure security without attributing responsibility.
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