Iran has announced what it describes as special facilitation measures for China and Russia in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling closer maritime cooperation with its key strategic partners.
According to Ibrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Committee, Tehran will extend cooperation to Russian and Chinese vessels passing through the vital waterway. He added that Iran would continue to maintain preferential engagement with its close regional partners.
Azizi further stated that the issue of transferring enriched uranium is not currently under discussion in ongoing negotiations.
Separately, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that Iranian forces assisted the passage of 20 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, underscoring continued maritime activity in the strategic shipping route.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that no final agreement has been reached with the United States, adding that the current focus of talks is on ending hostilities rather than finalising detailed nuclear arrangements.
He noted that Iran would not discuss technical specifics of the nuclear file at this stage, but confirmed that communication with the United States continues through indirect channels.
Baghaei also criticised what he described as unlawful actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Iran opposes any form of blockade or restriction on international shipping.
The developments come amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges between Tehran and Washington, with Iran reiterating its position on regional maritime security and strategic partnerships.
