Iran and Oman Hold Talks on Managing the Strait of Hormuz and Other News From Around the Middle East
Iran and Oman said they will keep negotiating a permanent corridor as attacks and mines threaten shipping through the strait.
- On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Badr met Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to discuss a framework for managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing regional crisis.
- A Monday night strike on an oil tanker off Oman's coast disabled the ship's engine, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported, underscoring persistent shipping dangers.
- The two countries proposed a "joint temporary navigational corridor" and mine-clearing operations to revive the waterway, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began.
- Last week, President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of American efforts to reopen the strait, casting doubt on U.S. acceptance of the deal.
- Iran continues technical negotiations with Oman toward establishing a permanent shipping corridor, while simultaneously engaging with Pakistan to discuss reviving talks to end the Iran-U conflict.
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Iran has explained what it claims to have been negotiating with Oman over the past few weeks. That country, like Iran, borders the virtually completely closed Strait of Hormuz. It was reportedly agreed with Oman that both access to and departure from the Strait must pass through Iranian territorial waters, Al Jazeera reports, citing Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
Oman and Iran discussed on Tuesday a phased framework for reorganizing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including the establishment of a temporary joint shipping lane, in a move aimed at addressing the repercussions of the recent war that affected shipping in the region.
The road of Hormus, which is important for shipping, is practically still closed. For weeks, the Iranians and Oman have been exploring ways of opening up. Both sides are now reporting important progress. However, the value of this road is determined by the US.
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The Straits TimesIran, Oman say discussed temporary Hormuz corridor, mine-clearing
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said a phased framework was discussed with his Iranian counterpart to establish a joint temporary navigational corridor and clear mines from the strait.
Iran and Oman advanced towards a provisional agreement to manage navigation through the Strait of Ormuz, at the first sign of diplomatic progress in weeks, while mediators seek to reduce tensions in the dispute over strategic waterway. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the matter and register.
Iranian and Omani foreign ministers discussed on Tuesday a framework agreement that establishes a temporary navigation corridor in the Ormuz Strait and provides for a demining operation on this strategic navigable route for global trade, shows...
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