Iran and Oman discuss ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman discussed a joint temporary corridor and mine-clearing efforts in Tehran to manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman met in Tehran to gradually manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed for about six months.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed a framework for managing ship traffic in the strait during a meeting held in Tehran.
According to a joint statement issued by the two countries, this proposed framework plan includes a joint temporary navigation corridor and efforts to de-mine the waterway.
The parties decided to continue technical negotiations in order to establish a permanent shipping corridor and reach an agreement on future management.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that inbound traffic to the Persian Gulf will pass entirely through Iranian waters, while the outbound route will consist partly of Iranian and partly of Omani territorial waters. Negotiations will be conducted for a period of 30 to 60 days to reach an understanding on the permanent route.