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Iranian and Omani Ministers Meet in Muscat on Strait of Hormuz Navigation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Qatari officials joined the talks, which explored a possible median lane for shipping.
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Iranian and Omani foreign ministers met in Muscat on Saturday to discuss navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States pressed Tehran to issue a public pledge that the waterway remains open to shipping. The meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi centered on safe navigation through the strait, Iranian state media reported.
Qatari officials also took part in the discussions, which examined the possibility of establishing a median lane through the narrow passage.
The United States has pressed for vessels to use a southern route along the Omani coast. Iran has favored routes closer to its own shoreline where it maintains greater control. A U.S. official said Friday that Tehran must publicly acknowledge the waterway is open for business and pledge not to fire on additional ships.
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that continued U.S. violations of a memorandum of understanding reached last month would release Iran from its obligations under the agreement.
