Shafaqna Pakistan: Iran and Oman on Tuesday outlined a proposal to jointly establish a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz following weeks of negotiations between the two countries, regional officials said.
According to a joint statement issued by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries, Tehran and Muscat discussed a “phased framework” for creating a temporary maritime route and carrying out mine-clearing operations in the strategic waterway.
The two sides will continue negotiations with the aim of reaching an agreement on a permanent shipping corridor and determining future arrangements for the administration of the Strait of Hormuz, the statement said.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi visited Iran and held consultations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the state-run Oman News Agency (ONA) reported earlier.
After the meeting, the Omani foreign minister said he was “hopeful” both nations would “soon announce a temporary corridor” for the strait. “Future management of the Strait and a permanent solution will follow in due course,” he posted on X.
Iran says Oman understanding bars military vessels from Hormuz route
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said an understanding with Oman would allow only commercial vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, saying “no military vessel will be allowed to pass,” in an interview with state television Tuesday.
“Under the understanding, the inbound route to the Persian Gulf will be through Iranian waters and the outbound route through Omani territorial waters, and on both routes ships will pass through Iranian waters,” he added.
Gharibabadi said the route would be temporary and that Iran and Oman would negotiate a new permanent route within 30 to 60 days to replace the previous maritime traffic scheme.
Source: Dunya News
