TEHRAN/MUSCAT -- Iran and Oman issued a joint statement on Tuesday, saying that they are committed to ensuring the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and that all arrangements relating to the waterway "must fully respect their sovereignty and sovereign rights."

Iran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced…

Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are travelling to Oman for talks on the management of the Strait of…

Joint working group to discuss shipping navigation, associated services and costs