The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Iran and Oman have made progress in practical discussions aimed at ensuring safe maritime navigation.
On July 26, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, stated, "We held several meetings at the deputy foreign minister level with Oman last Friday and Saturday in Tehran."
The two sides discussed joint principles and specific operational measures to manage safe navigation while respecting the sovereignty of Iran and Oman, both of which are coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz.
Baghaei described the discussions as beneficial and noted that progress was made, adding, "Practical and political consultations between the two countries will continue." However, he mentioned that there has been no change in the navigation situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran claims the right to determine the routes and navigation methods in the Strait of Hormuz based on Article 5 of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with the United States.
This has led to heightened tensions with the U.S., as Iran has attacked vessels attempting to navigate outside the designated routes. In response, the U.S. has continued airstrikes against Iran.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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