A regional diplomat told i24NEWS on Wednesday that the intention is to announce an agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The content and scope of the agreement have not yet been disclosed.
A regional diplomat told i24NEWS on Wednesday evening that Iran and Oman intend to announce an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The announcement is subject to final approvals, the diplomat added. The content and scope of the agreement have not yet been disclosed.
The development caps a day of rapid diplomatic activity. Earlier Wednesday, the Associated Press reported, citing two regional sources, that Iran and Oman had finalized a draft agreement to reopen the strait, pending approval from Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Subsequently, Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that an agreement on the exact shipping route coordinates had been reached with Oman, while also warning that a 'third party' could disrupt the process. By Wednesday evening, a regional diplomat told i24NEWS that the agreement is expected to be announced as early as Thursday.
The agreement is part of ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the strategically vital waterway. The Zioneer has previously reported on a proposed 60-day interim arrangement that would grant Iran increased maritime control, as well as on naval clashes between Iranian and US forces near the strait. The current deal, if finalized, could pave the way for renewed US-Iran nuclear talks, as earlier reports indicated.
However, key details remain unclear. It is not yet known whether the agreement to be announced is the same as the earlier draft or a separate initiative. The diplomat noted that the announcement is subject to final approvals, and Iran has warned that third-party interference could yet derail the process.
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