- Iran and Oman outlined a proposal Tuesday to jointly establish a temporary shipping channel through the Strait of Hormuz, according to regional officials.
- Tehran and Muscat discussed a phased framework for a joint project facilitating a temporary shipping corridor and to clear mines, according to a press statement from the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries.
- Officials will continue talks with the aim of reaching agreement on a permanent shipping corridor and the future administration of the Strait, the statement added.
- Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi visited Iran and held consultations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as reported by the state-run Oman News Agency (ONA).
- After the meeting, the Omani foreign minister said he was hopeful both nations would soon announce a temporary corridor for the strait.
- Al Busaidi added that discussions with regional partners will be conducted in support of peace and cooperation, stability and freedom of navigation.
- Araghchi said on X that the proposed deal showed that Iran’s commitment to peace and stability is matched by steadfast diplomacy with our neighbors.
- Over the past few weeks, Tehran and Muscat held negotiations to stabilize shipping in the waterway, which has emerged as a key bargaining chip in stalled discussions between Iran and the US, following months of regional violence.
Iran and Oman have outlined a proposal for a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, following weeks of negotiations aimed at stabilizing maritime traffic in this crucial waterway.1
Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi expressed optimism after discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, stating he was “hopeful” that both nations would “soon announce a temporary corridor” for the strait.457
The joint project includes a “phased framework” to facilitate the corridor and “clear mines,” as outlined in a press statement from both foreign ministries.2
Officials plan to continue talks with the goal of establishing a permanent shipping corridor and managing the future of the Strait. Al Busaidi emphasized that discussions with regional partners would focus on “peace and cooperation, stability and freedom of navigation.”6
This initiative comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where the Strait of Hormuz has become a significant bargaining chip in stalled negotiations between Iran and the US, following months of violence. Araghchi noted that the proposed deal reflects “Iran’s commitment to peace and stability” through steadfast diplomacy with neighboring countries.
“The proposal includes a phased framework to clear mines and facilitate a temporary corridor, with officials continuing talks on permanent administration. Omani Foreign Minister Al Busaidi said discussions with regional partners will support peace, stability, and freedom of navigation.”
