On June 22, Iranian media outlets including Entekhab and Iran International reported that Ghalibaf departed Tehran for Muscat, the capital of Oman. He was accompanied by Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister.
During his visit, Ghalibaf is expected to meet with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. The two sides are set to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Iran and Oman, as well as stabilize management of the Hormuz Strait.
The Hormuz Strait is a vital global energy transit route located between Iran and Oman. Iran has recently stated that it will guarantee the passage of commercial vessels for a certain period under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with the U.S., while also continuing discussions regarding management authority and navigation conditions in the strait.
Oman has played a mediating role in indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. This visit highlights the emergence of the Hormuz Strait as a key issue in the implementation of the MOU following the high-level talks in Switzerland.
Previously, Iranian officials indicated they were coordinating with Oman on the management of navigation in the Hormuz Strait. Kazem Jalali, Iran's ambassador to Russia, stated in an interview with TASS on June 5, "We are discussing a mechanism for managing the strait with Oman, and Iran does not wish for the strait to remain closed. If the strait is opened, it will operate under new conditions."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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