Iran and Oman have made progress in negotiations on the management of the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on safe passage and sovereign rights.
tehran: Iran said it has made progress in talks with Oman on the management of the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on safe passage and sovereign rights.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai said several rounds of talks between the deputy foreign ministers were held in the Iranian capital on Friday and Saturday.
Bakayi said the discussions focused on “common principles and operational mechanisms” to ensure the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of both states.
He described the talks as “productive” and said progress had been made, adding that “technical and political consultations continue between the two sides”.
The talks came after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran’s control over the strait, following a memorandum of understanding in June that briefly eased tensions. In June, Oman and Iran said they would discuss imposing service charges, which Washington opposes. Muscat also said ships could pass through its waters, further angering Tehran.
Iran said on Saturday it had not recorded any US strikes after nearly two weeks of attacks. According to Axios, the Pentagon presented the strike plan to President Donald Trump for the 14th consecutive night, but he rejected it in favor of fresh talks after the Omani delegation arrived in Tehran.
Bakayi said there was “no change” in the shipping traffic situation. On Sunday, Iran’s armed forces stopped six ships attempting to transit after warnings.
