Iran is holding discussions with Oman on the management and security of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.
Baghaei said that Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers met in Tehran on Friday and Saturday, where they discussed the issue and made positive progress.
According to him, both sides exchanged views on ensuring the safe navigation of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while respecting the sovereign rights of the two coastal nations in managing the waterway.
He described the talks as constructive and productive, adding that both technical and political-level discussions between the two countries are continuing.
Baghaei also stated that there has been no change in shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that commercial maritime traffic continues to operate normally through one of the world’s most important international trade routes.
