Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Omani counterpart on Saturday over mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions came as diplomatic efforts continued around the strategic waterway amid renewed tensions between Tehran and Washington.

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday for talks on the Strait of Hormuz, state media said. The visit “will be focused on the Strait of…

The two sides discussed 'appropriate mechanisms' for safe passage of vessels during talks in the Omani capital.