By: TZVI JASPER

Iran and Oman have come to an agreement regarding the regulation of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, based on Article V of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced during a meeting with Chinese officials on Friday.

“The Israelis are undoubtedly seeking to disrupt the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding,” Ghalibaf added, “but the deterrent power of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region will prevent them from starting a war again.”

Ghalibaf also resolved that the United States would not be allowed to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Americans pursue a unilateral policy globally,” he explained, “and to reduce tensions and prevent their spread, close coordination in the political and economic arenas between Iran and China is of great importance.”

Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress, He Wei, responded by committing to further strengthening ties between Iran and China.

“The friendship between China and Iran is a long-standing friendship, and we will further develop the relations between the two countries,” he pledged.

“This year marks the 55th anniversary of the official establishment of Iran-China relations and the 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries. We are ready to take this opportunity to further develop bilateral relations.”