Iran and Oman will hold talks on the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday, following a joint statement issued during recent consultations in Muscat.
In a post on X, Araghchi said he had a productive call with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and that the two countries were determined to pursue the discussions with their neighbours.
Oman voiced support for the memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran, stressing the importance of its success in restoring peace and ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking at a joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the U.S. held in Bahrain, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said Oman, as a coastal state overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, carries a special responsibility in supporting international efforts aimed at securing maritime navigation in line with international law and the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea.
He stressed that future arrangements related to the strait would not involve imposing any transit fees, reaffirming Muscat's commitment to maintaining free and secure passage through one of the world's most critical maritime and energy routes.
