Iran's foreign ministry says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Omani counterpart Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat, discussing bilateral relations and the Strait of Hormuz. The two agreed on mechanisms for safe passage of ships under Article 5 of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, according to N12.
Iran's foreign ministry said Saturday evening that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat. The two discussed bilateral relations and, notably, the Strait of Hormuz — specifically adhering to Article 5 of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, which outlines mechanisms for the safe passage of ships through the strategic waterway.
As The Zioneer reported at 19:22, the ministry previously stated the meeting covered freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The current report adds the explicit reference to the 2023 Islamabad MOU, which was signed between Iran and Oman to enhance maritime security cooperation.
The meeting comes amid heightened regional tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The single source is the Iranian foreign ministry as relayed by N12; no independent confirmation has been provided.
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