Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat, the Iranian foreign ministry said. The two discussed bilateral relations and navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz under Article 5 of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding. A senior Iranian source later told Tasnim that the strait lies exclusively within Iranian and Omani territorial waters, and that any decision on its management is the responsibility of the two coastal states. The source added that Qatar's presence in the talks is intended to support its mediation role.
This evening, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat, according to the Iranian foreign ministry. The meeting, first reported by The Zioneer at 19:24, focused on bilateral ties and the Strait of Hormuz, with the two sides agreeing to coordinate on safe passage of ships under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
Following the meeting, a senior Iranian political source told the Tasnim news agency that the strait lies exclusively within the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, and any decision on its management rests solely with the two coastal states. The source also said Qatar's participation in the talks is intended to support Doha's mediation role, not to imply decision-making authority.
The development comes amid a series of Iranian statements asserting sovereignty over the strait. As The Zioneer reported on June 23, Iran and Oman issued a joint statement reiterating sovereign rights. On June 9, Araghchi stated the strait is not international waters but a shared route with Oman. The current meeting appears to be part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to formalize this position.
6 developments
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- StrongOman affirms freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, rejects any transit fees
- DevelopingOman's foreign minister affirms commitment to free passage in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIran warns Oman it cannot guarantee Strait of Hormuz security without Tehran's approval, according to source
Source and signal
- Internal intake