- Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. The corridor, which is 7 miles (11.3 km) wide, will begin in Iranian territorial waters, but the exact coordinates and start date for the route remain unspecified.1
Gharibabadi emphasized that while a route has been agreed upon, the strait is not fully open, stating, “The agreed-upon transit route with Oman is a temporary route.” He also warned that the waterway will not fully reopen until the United States fulfills its commitments under a lapsed interim peace deal signed in June.
The agreement follows discussions between Iranian and Omani officials, including a meeting between Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi. Albusaidi expressed hope that the countries would “soon announce” the corridor, with plans for future management and a permanent solution to follow.
Gharibabadi's remarks also included a warning against succumbing to American pressure regarding sanctions, asserting that the U.S. is “mistaken about its ability to enforce its sanctions against our neighbours.” Technical talks are planned to develop a long-term arrangement for navigational and security services in the strait.
“The agreement aims to ease shipping through the strategic strait, but the lack of precise coordinates and a clear timeline for safe transit leaves uncertainty for commercial vessels. No further details on the route's implementation have been disclosed.”
