Gulf–US statement links Iran cooperation to nuclear deal and maritime security conditions
Meeting in Manama outlines conditions for economic engagement with Iran, stresses need to curb nuclear ambitions, address regional security threats, and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran announced today, Friday, that the joint statement issued by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council contains “positions that are interventionist, irresponsible, and provocative.”
It added that “the US military presence in the Gulf is a source of insecurity and division in the region.”
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iran reaffirmed its position that the Strait of Hormuz must be managed in coordination with the Sultanate of Oman as the coastal state, and in accordance with the provisions of the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States.
In a meeting held in Manama, the final communiqué of the Gulf–US ministerial meeting stated that “any investment or economic cooperation with Iran will remain conditional on its commitment to the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States and the reaching of a final agreement,” stressing “the need to maintain the momentum of negotiations in a way that prevents Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.”
The statement welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, praising the mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. It also called for confronting the threats posed by Iranian missiles and drones and Iran’s support for armed groups, while emphasizing the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring freedom of maritime navigation without restrictions.