Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route and mine-clearing mission in Strait of Hormuz

Published Aug 25, 05:21 PM UTC

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Iran and Oman held talks on Tuesday regarding a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, along with a joint mine-clearing mission in the key oil export corridor. Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi met with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to discuss the future management of the strait. The proposed framework includes a temporary joint navigational corridor and an agreement to clear mines from the waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and the discussions signal potential cooperation between the two neighboring countries on maritime security.

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug. 24, 2026. Source: Stringer | Reuters

Iran and Oman on Tuesday discussed a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a mission to clear mines from the key oil export corridor.

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi met with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, where they discussed the future management of the Strait of Hormuz.

"The proposed framework includes the establishment of a joint temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the Strait of mines," Oman's Foreign Ministry said in a social media post.

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