Iran's foreign ministry said historical records show the maritime traffic separation scheme (TSS) has largely lain within Omani territorial waters since 1968 and that Iran never objected. It said that after US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Tehran considers itself obliged to take necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of attacks and regional insecurity.

2026-07-13

Iran's foreign ministry said historical records show the maritime traffic separation scheme (TSS) has largely lain within Omani territorial waters since 1968 and that Iran never objected. It said that after US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Tehran considers itself obliged to take necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of attacks and regional insecurity.