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Iran, Oman Agree on Safe Shipping Route Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on a safe route for ships navigating the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, following three weeks of discussions between the two countries.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei disclosed the development on Saturday, saying the arrangement was specifically aimed at facilitating safer maritime movement through the narrow waterway, which serves as a crucial passage for global energy supplies.
Baghaei said Tehran and Muscat were still engaged in discussions over other outstanding issues, stressing that the agreement on maritime safety was reached separately from those broader diplomatic engagements.
However, he warned that Iran believes full security in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored under the current circumstances, pointing to continued US maritime sanctions, military movements and what he described as a naval blockade.
The development comes amid heightened international attention on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. Any disruption to shipping through the waterway could have significant implications for global trade and energy markets.
The agreement between Iran and Oman is therefore expected to provide some reassurance to commercial vessels operating in the region, even as wider tensions and disagreements involving the United States remain unresolved.