Oman and Iran discuss a transitional framework for establishing a temporary shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz and clearing it of mines

- Consultations focused on the importance of resuming navigation through the strait in a manner that safeguards the sovereignty and rights of both countries.

- Continuation of technical negotiations to reach an agreement on a permanent passage and a mechanism for managing navigation traffic and information exchange.

The Oman News Agency reported that the Sultanate of Oman and Iran held consultations on resuming safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which included discussions on establishing a temporary and shared navigation corridor and implementing a project to clear the strait of mines.

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The agency, citing a joint statement issued by the Sultanate of Oman and Iran, stated that the Omani Foreign Minister held constructive consultations with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran. The talks focused on the importance both countries attach to resuming safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a manner that preserves their sovereignty and sovereign rights.

The statement added that the two ministers discussed an interim framework that would provide a practical and implementable basis, given the current situation in the strait resulting from the recent war and its tragic repercussions. This framework includes the establishment of a temporary and shared navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the strait of mines.

It was noted that technical negotiations between the two sides would continue with the aim of reaching an agreement on a permanent navigation corridor and future arrangements for managing the strait, along with establishing a mechanism for information exchange and managing navigation traffic, as well as providing related navigational and security services.

Both sides emphasized the importance of holding joint discussions with regional states bordering the Gulf waters, stressing the necessity of adhering to the provisions of international law and respecting the sovereign rights of coastal states.