Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that several rounds of talks were held with Oman on Friday and Saturday at the deputy foreign minister level, and progress was made. The statement did not provide specifics on the content of the talks.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced Sunday morning that several rounds of talks were held with Oman on Friday and Saturday at the deputy foreign minister level, and that progress was achieved. The statement did not specify the topics discussed. The development follows earlier reports late Saturday night: at 00:07 Jerusalem, Iranian state-aligned media reported that the Omani diplomatic delegation was departing Tehran, without detailing reasons. Shortly after, the Foreign Ministry confirmed the talks were "useful and constructive" and noted that a bill regarding the Strait of Hormuz is under discussion in the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee. The new announcement adds that the talks spanned multiple rounds over two days at the deputy minister level, providing more specific scope than the initial reports.
The talks come amid a broader diplomatic push by Iran. As The Zioneer reported on July 24, the Iranian and Omani foreign ministers discussed regional developments and maritime security in a phone call. In a separate item from June 23, Iran's deputy foreign minister announced the successful conclusion of technical talks with the US, Pakistan, and Qatar, and preparations for a senior-level round. The weekend talks with Oman suggest a deepening of bilateral channels.
What remains unspecified: the content of the talks, any concrete outcomes, and the status of the parliamentary bill on the Strait of Hormuz.
5 developments
- StrongIran confirms Muscat talks with Oman, agrees to continue Strait of Hormuz discussions
- DevelopingIranian Foreign Ministry: Shipping in Strait of Hormuz governed by end-of-war memorandum with Oman
- DevelopingIran shipping official: no disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping, vessels free under Iran's rules
- StrongOman affirms freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, rejects any transit fees
Source and signal
- Open-source intake