GeopoliticsJuly 27 at 10:43 AM

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said there was no insistence or request from the Iranian delegation to continue the negotiations. Iranian delegation did not accept the proposal to keep the southern route open while talks take place with Oman

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Iran's refusal to maintain the Omani 'southern route' bypass during negotiations signals a hardening stance on the Hormuz blockade, risking further energy market volatility and diplomatic deadlock.

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said there was no insistence or request from the Iranian delegation to continue the negotiations. Iranian delegation did not accept the proposal to keep the southern route open while talks take place with Oman

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