Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on Saturday morning for talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The visit follows weeks of diplomatic efforts involving Iran, Oman, Qatar, and Gulf states over the strategic waterway's status and potential transit fees.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on Saturday morning for talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi receiving him at the ministry, according to reports. The visit, first reported by The Zioneer on Friday evening, comes amid reports that the Trump administration has demanded Iran publicly declare the waterway open to navigation, according to N12's Asaf Rozentzweig.
The diplomatic push over the strategic waterway has unfolded over several weeks. On June 23, The Zioneer reported that Iran and Oman had established a joint committee to discuss the strait. On June 24, it reported that Qatar's prime minister had arrived in Oman for mediation. On June 26, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran and Oman would hold talks to set a framework for maritime services in the strait. A Qatari delegation met Araghchi in Mashhad on Friday afternoon, The Zioneer reported at 17:09 Jerusalem. Later that evening, at 21:55 Jerusalem, the desk reported Araghchi's planned visit and the Trump administration's demand, and confirmed the Omani reception.
The status of the Strait of Hormuz remains contested. Iran has reportedly sought to impose transit fees, while Oman has proposed free passage, a position its Foreign Ministry affirmed in June, as The Zioneer reported. Gulf states have reportedly opposed tolls. The ongoing talks aim to establish a framework for managing maritime services, but it remains unclear whether the Trump demand for a public declaration will be addressed.
5 developments
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- StrongQatar PM in Oman ahead of talks to open Hormuz between Gulf states and Iran
- StrongQatari delegation meets Iranian FM Araghchi in Mashhad, Iran confirms
- StrongIran's Araghchi declares sole responsibility for Strait of Hormuz management, renews strikes on shipping
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