Reopening of the strait depends on Iranian conditions, not on the talks with Oman.

Not in the ledger Claimed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on 8 August 2026.

Taken out of the ledger: Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): a position, demand or legal or political characterisation, not a checkable statement of fact. The statement stays in the record.

The statement

IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi, quoted by Tasnim, said reopening the Strait of Hormuz was subject to Iran's own mechanisms and conditions and was unrelated to the Iran-Oman negotiations. A US official said the same day that Iran-Oman progress could soon reopen the strait.

Domestic audience · fa

1. Origin of the claim Times of Israel Media · Unaffiliated origin: IRGC spokesman remarks to Tasnim, relayed by Reuters · published 2026-08-08 00:00 UTC

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