Tension in Hormuz. Tehran denies but Trump confirms the negotiations: "Tomorrow in Doha"

Pinwheel of denials and confirmations betweenIran e United Stateson negotiations to make the passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz safer. Tehran denied rumors that circulated yesterday about a meeting with the United States set for Tuesday in Doha where (according to what Axios reported) they would have discussed the Strait of Hormuz at the center, in recent days, of cross-raids that undermine the fragile truce between the USA and the ayatollah regime.

Trump: “Tehran has asked for a meeting, it will be tomorrow in Doha”

After the Iranian denial, the president Donald Trump instead he assured that the announced meeting tomorrow in Doha between American and Tehran negotiators will take place. “Iran has requested a meeting. It will be held tomorrow in Doha“he wrote on Truth.

Witkoff and Kushner at the meeting in Doha

President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will participate in the Doha meeting scheduled for tomorrow with their Iranian counterparts. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said this in an interview with Fox News.

“It was also reported that, in addition to high-level discussions, technical talks are taking place and that “Trump wants the peace process to materialize.”

Tehran denies negotiations between Iran and the US in Doha

“No technical meeting of the working groups is scheduled for this week,” said Kazem Gharibabadi, Iranian deputy foreign minister and member of the negotiating team, quoted by Iranian agencies.

“Although consultations with the Qatarincluding regarding the monitoring of the implementation of the counterparty’s commitments, are ongoing as usual, the reports spread by some media about alleged technical talks of the working groups in Doha are not confirmed”, he insisted.

“The first cycle of technical talks within the established working groups will be held when the conditions are right and after an agreement on the date and place”, he specified. However, “consultations continue through the Mediating countries“, he clarified.

Cross-Strait meeting between Iran and Oman

Meanwhile, Iran e Oman held their first meeting since the signing of the agreement between Tehran and Washington to discuss the control of Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. Both Iran and Oman exercise sovereignty over this strategic maritime corridor for global trade.

“The first meeting of the Joint Committee on Hormuz was held in Muscat” for an exchange of “opinions on the future management” of the strait, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi wrote on X, without specifying the date or time.

Iran threatens: “No to alternative routes to Hormuz”

Iran has warned that any attempt to use alternative routes to the one that runs along its coastline in the Strait of Hormuz risks “increasing tensions” in the region, while tensions with the United States despite the memorandum of understanding signed on June 17 and the start of talks in Switzerland.

Control of Hormuz

At the center of the disagreements remains the control of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic sea route that separates Iran and Oman and which during the war started on 28 February by the United States and Israel against Iran was closed by Tehran, causing strong repercussions on global hydrocarbon trade and a surge in oil prices. Although the crossing was reopened last week, the Islamic Republic allows only one navigation corridor along its coasts and threatens to intervene against boats that do not respect it.

“No other institution nor any other country” other than Iran is responsible for managing the strait, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during an official visit to Baghdad. The head of diplomacy also warned that “any interference” in the management of the sea passage would lead to “delays in its reopening and an increase in tensions”. The statements come after theOman announced the temporary opening of an alternative route, presented as a coordinated initiative with the United Nations to evacuate sailors and ships stranded in the area.

The cross-raids between Iran and the United States

Dozens of boats have reportedly used the route in recent days. Furthermore, since last Thursday, two ships have been hit by projectiles of unspecified origin. The United States they blamed the attacks on Iran and responded by bombing Iranian targets for two consecutive days. Tehran, for its part, reacted by launching missiles and drones towards some Gulf countries, including Kuwait e Bahrain. Following the exchanges of attacks, the Qatar announced the death of one of its citizens, struck by shrapnel that fell on his boat in relation to military operations in the region.

Araghchi invited all parties to “not let the protocol derail from its path”, recalling that the objective of the agreement is to allow a definitive agreement to be reached at the end of a 60-day negotiation period. According to the text of the agreement, Iran will start a dialogue with the Sultanate ofOman to define the future administration of the Strait and maritime services, in consultation with other Gulf littoral states and in compliance with international law.

Tensions between Iran and Bahrain

An advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader warned the Bahrain that Tehran will hit the Gulf country with greater force if provoked. “A serious warning is being issued to Bahrainis to know their limits and not play with their destiny, nor force Iran to take drastic decisions,” Ali Akbar Velayati said, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

Iran attacked a US Navy base in Bahrain last Friday and Saturday, in response to American attacks. Tehran claims the United States uses military bases in the region for operations on its soil, which Gulf Arab nations deny. Manama has asked for intervention fromHim and said Iran’s latest raids violate its sovereignty and undermine “opportunities for de-escalation and stability in the region.”

Bahrain, home to a large Shiite population, has arrested dozens of people in recent months on charges of having links to Tehran’s armed forces.

Unblocking Iranian funds

Iran will soon receive 6 billion of its frozen assets, thanks to the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States. President Massoudd Pezeshkian confirmed this during a meeting with Ayatollah Shabiri Zanjani, the Fars agency reported. “The recent agreement represents a great victory for the Iranian people,” he said, with “the lifting of sanctions on oil and the petrochemical sector.” Now, “6 of the total 12 billion dollars of Iranian resources in Qatar will be released and returned to the country, while the necessary procedures for the return of the remaining part of these resources are underway”, he specified.