Iran Rejects U.S. Negotiations, Seeks Temporary Hormuz Route

Iran says it is not talking to the United States about the Strait of Hormuz.

Instead, Iran is working with Oman to set up a new, temporary path for ships to travel safely.

This path would use a southern route in Omani waters and a northern route in Iranian waters.

The plan is only temporary until a permanent solution is found.

Iran says the Strait will stay closed if the U.S. keeps its blockade and aggressive actions.

The U.S. president said talks would start, but Iran denies that.

The two sides have different views on whether negotiations are happening.

The new route is meant to keep ships moving while the bigger political issues are still being worked out.