Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister announced that Iranian and Omani experts will begin talks in the coming days regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to N12. The talks will focus on redefining trade routes through the strategic waterway, following Tehran's stated intent to impose a transit fee framework.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister announced Monday night that Iranian and Omani experts will begin talks in the coming days on redefining trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by N12. The deputy minister said Tehran has told Muscat that the strait's trade routes must be redefined, and that the technical talks will address the matter.
The announcement advances a diplomatic track The Zioneer has covered since mid-June: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi first said on June 26 that Iran and Oman would hold talks on establishing a framework for managing maritime services in the strait, with Iran seeking to impose transit fees. The Omani Foreign Ministry has stated it favors free passage. Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi arrived in Oman on June 29 for discussions on the issue, and this latest statement confirms a technical working level is set to follow.
The talks reflect Tehran's broader effort to assert greater control over the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil transit. The specific mechanism and timeline for implementation remain unconfirmed.
2 developments
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- StrongIran says final agreement talks to start in coming days, Hormuz closure denied
- DevelopingIran says it established joint committee with Oman on Hormuz talks
- StrongIran: Strait of Hormuz management is solely Iran and Oman's responsibility, toll collection continues
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