Oman – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat on Saturday, during which both officials discussed mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of vessels in the waterway.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the state of diplomatic efforts and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz during talks with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat on Saturday, according to the official Oman News Agency (ONA).
The two officials discussed efforts to ensure safety and freedom of navigation in the strait “in light of the circumstances and repercussions arising from recent developments,” according to ONA.
They agreed to hold further technical and political talks, ONA reported.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed earlier Saturday that Araghchi had arrived in Oman to hold the discussions following renewed clashes in the region.
Oman has drafted a proposal to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through two separately controlled routes, a source with knowledge of the talks told CNN.
Under the agreement, which is yet to be finalised, both corridors would remain open. The Southern Corridor, through Omani territorial waters, would allow free navigation under pre-war conditions.Vessels transiting the Northern Corridor, through Iranian territorial waters, would require prior approval from Iran, although no tolls would be imposed under the deal.
