Iran initiated the move to hold talks in Muscat regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Arabiya reported Saturday evening, citing unnamed sources. The report follows the arrival of an Iranian delegation in Oman earlier Saturday, as The Zioneer reported, and comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran confrontation over the strategic waterway.
A new report from the Arabic outlet Al Arabiya, citing unnamed sources, states that it was Iran that initiated the move to hold talks in Muscat, Oman, regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
This development builds on earlier reports The Zioneer tracked on Saturday afternoon: an Iranian delegation arrived in Muscat for talks described as focused on managing maritime traffic, not broader political negotiations. The new report adds a significant detail — that Tehran was the driving force behind convening the talks.
The context: The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint between Iran and the United States for weeks. Iran has threatened to restrict passage and proposed linking passage fees to regional security arrangements. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has been working to increase traffic volume. Omani mediation has been central to lowering tensions. The talks in Muscat are seen as the first concrete diplomatic step to de-escalate the maritime standoff.
The source is a single unnamed report attributed to Al Arabiya; the details of the talks themselves — who is participating, the agenda, and any preliminary understandings — remain unconfirmed. Further official statements from Iran, Oman, or the U.S. may clarify the framework.
3 developments
- DevelopingIran says it established joint committee with Oman on Hormuz talks
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- StrongIran's FM Araghchi met Omani counterpart in Muscat, discussed Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingReport: Oman submits formal Strait of Hormuz proposal to US
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- Internal intake