Iran and Oman are set to discuss the future administration and maritime services in Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday, while the Strait saw a sharp uptick in the number of vessels.
The announcement, made by Araghchi on X, came after a joint statement was issued following recent consultations in Muscat.
Tehran's top diplomat said that he had a productive call with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and that the two countries were determined to pursue similar discussions with their neighbors.
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 Hormuz.
Speaking at a joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the U.S. in Bahrain, Albusaidi had said that 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.
