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Iran and Oman propose temporary corridor for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman discussed a phased framework to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, including a temporary navigational corridor and mine clearance. Tehran says the strait will remain closed until the United States ends the war.
The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman met in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut down for nearly six months since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaid and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed a 'phased framework' that includes setting up a 'joint temporary navigational corridor' and a joint project to clear mines from the strait, according to a joint statement.
The two countries, on opposite sides of the strait, said they will continue technical negotiations toward establishing a permanent shipping corridor and an agreement on the future administration of the waterway.
Iran warned on Wednesday that the strait will not reopen unless the United States ends the war. Washington has announced fresh sanctions, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening Iran with 'economic asphyxiation.'
The talks came after an oil tanker was disabled in an attack off the coast of Oman, underscoring dangers for shipping in the area. About a fifth of the world's traded oil passed through the strait before the war.
WorldPolitics
Iran and Oman propose temporary corridor for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman discussed a phased framework to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, including a temporary navigational corridor and mine clearance. Tehran says the strait will remain closed until the United States ends the war.
The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman met in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut down for nearly six months since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaid and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed a 'phased framework' that includes setting up a 'joint temporary navigational corridor' and a joint project to clear mines from the strait, according to a joint statement.
The two countries, on opposite sides of the strait, said they will continue technical negotiations toward establishing a permanent shipping corridor and an agreement on the future administration of the waterway.
Iran warned on Wednesday that the strait will not reopen unless the United States ends the war. Washington has announced fresh sanctions, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening Iran with 'economic asphyxiation.'
The talks came after an oil tanker was disabled in an attack off the coast of Oman, underscoring dangers for shipping in the area. About a fifth of the world's traded oil passed through the strait before the war.