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Iran and Oman Reach Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Traffic Regulation
Iranian and Omani officials agreed to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal references an existing U.S. memorandum of understanding.
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Iran and Oman reached an agreement on regulating traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated. The agreement is based on a U.S. memorandum of understanding, Ghalibaf said during a meeting with Chinese officials.
Ghalibaf added that external actors are seeking to disrupt the Iran-U.S. memorandum but that Iran's regional deterrent power will prevent renewed conflict.
Background on the Strait The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that serves as a critical passage for oil shipments from the Persian Gulf. The June 22, 2026 meeting in Muscat between Ghalibaf and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi preceded the announcement.
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