Tehran / Anadolu

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman and negotiator Ismail Baghaei said on Monday that the understanding between his country and the United States "has undoubtedly entered a crisis phase," against the backdrop of mutual attacks between the two sides.

In a press conference in the capital Tehran, he added that Iran has never been the party that initiated breaches of its commitments.

Baghaei accused the United States of being the party that has committed continuous violations within the framework of the memorandum of understanding, which he said "has entered a crisis phase without a doubt."

He explained that they held a meeting (without specifying the timing) with an Omani delegation in the capital Muscat to discuss arrangements for transit through the Strait of Hormuz and work on establishing a mechanism in this regard.

He stated that they did not reach a result in the Muscat meeting due to "American pressure on Oman."

Baghaei indicated that his country will take necessary measures to protect its national security and territorial integrity, holding the United States responsible for developments in recent days.

He pointed out that the US talk about escorting ships in the Strait of Hormuz shows Washington's intention to continue jeopardizing regional security.

On Sunday, the United States announced launching a new wave of attacks on Iran, in response to the latter's targeting of commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

In response to these attacks, Iran announced targeting US forces sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan with missiles.

The Strait of Hormuz region is witnessing security tensions against the backdrop of the war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, 2026.

Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding in last June that included a ceasefire, following Qatari and Pakistani mediation, paving the way for a final agreement to end the war, before US President Donald Trump announced on July 8 the end of the ceasefire against the backdrop of renewed escalation.