[Iran Says Shipping Agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz to Be Announced Soon] According to Golden Finance, on September 12, Iranian MP and Secretary of the Parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Behnam Saeedi stated on Saturday that Iran and Oman will soon announce a memorandum of understanding regarding shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. He also mentioned that the announcement will be made 'in the presence of regional countries,' but did not provide specific details. The agreement designates a 'temporary route,' but 'does not mean the reopening of the strait.' The reopening of the strait 'depends on various factors, including the U.S. ending its maritime blockade on Iran.' 'Designating this route is a step forward, but the strait will only open if the U.S. fulfills its commitments.'