Iran announces Hormuz navigation accord with Oman, blames Washington for blocking it

Iran's military advisor said Tehran and Oman reached a navigation mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz that Washington obstructs, as President Pezeshkian addressed the UN.

• Iran's military advisor said Tehran and Oman reached a mechanism for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington obstructs.
• He said Iran will remain in control of the strait and could study alternative ship-passage mechanisms if Washington implements its proposals.
• He said Iran hopes no new war breaks out, but is ready to defend itself if war is imposed.
• President Pezeshkian told the UN that Israel kills while sanctions are imposed on Iran, and that Iran will not surrender to military pressure.
• Iran's military adviser Maj. Gen. Yahya Rahim Safavi warned that any new US or Israeli attack could expand the war into the Indian Ocean.
• He cited the connection between regional waters, the Red Sea, and the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
• The threats pushed Brent crude futures above $106 a barrel before easing.