- Iran and Oman have been in on-and-off talks for weeks about controlling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war began in February.
- An oil tanker was struck on Tuesday by an unidentified projectile and disabled about 9 nautical miles (17 km) northeast of Oman's Ash Shishah, which lies at the entrance to the strait, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.
- Albusaidi said in a post on X after the meeting that he hoped the countries would ’soon announce the temporary corridor in the strait.
- Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbor Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz as it faces heightened economic pressure from US President Donald Trump in the wider conflict.
- Albusaidi mentioned that future management of the strait and a permanent solution will follow in due course.
Iran and Oman are actively negotiating a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments, as tensions with the U.S. continue.14
The discussions come after an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman, raising concerns over maritime safety.
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi have outlined a phased framework for managing the strait, which includes a mine-clearing project.
The two nations aim to establish a corridor that respects their sovereignty and adheres to international law, with plans for future discussions involving Gulf coastal states.
“Future management of the strait and a permanent solution will follow in due course,” Albusaidi stated, expressing optimism for a swift announcement regarding the temporary corridor.5
Despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts, the U.S. has threatened sanctions against countries engaging with Iran, complicating the situation further.
The strait has been a flashpoint in the region, with Iran and Oman seeking to regulate transit through it, as outlined in a June U.S.-Iran memorandum aimed at ending the conflict.
“The proposed framework includes the establishment of a temporary joint navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the Strait of mines,” the joint statement noted.
As the situation evolves, both nations are committed to ensuring safe passage through this vital waterway.
“The talks come after an oil tanker was disabled by an unidentified projectile about 9 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Ash Shishah, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The waterway handled one-fifth of global oil and LNG shipments before the war began in February.”
