Iranian state television confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to all maritime traffic, stating that any transit operations require prior coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. This announcement follows escalating international debates regarding the future of navigation in the strategic energy transit chokepoint. Iranian media reports emphasized that managing maritime traffic in the strait is a bilateral matter between Tehran and Muscat, with any future decisions based on mutual agreements, while limiting Qatar's role to mediation. In this context, the Iranian Foreign Minister discussed transit management mechanisms with his Omani counterpart, agreeing to continue political and legal consultations. Meanwhile, the US administration, through intermediaries, demanded that Iran issue a public statement guaranteeing the strait remains open to international shipping and committing to halting attacks on commercial vessels, affirming the continuation of indirect talks to de-escalate tensions.