July 13 — Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei said the memorandum of
understanding with the US has "undoubtedly entered a crisis stage" and that Iran
will not adhere to it as long as the US continues to violate its commitments. He
said talks in Muscat with Oman were limited to the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran
sought a mechanism with Oman to guarantee safe passage of vessels through the
strait but the plan failed due to pressure on Oman.
