Iran and Oman Finalize Safe Navigation Agreement for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman announced that they have reached a bilateral agreement to establish a safe navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz after roughly two months of intensive talks. The deal sets specific geographic coordinates for the shipping lane and is being formalised in a joint statement that is under final review, with the condition that no third parties interfere.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the agreement covers technical, legal, security and environmental aspects, but warned that the United States’ naval blockade and related threats still undermine the security of the strait. A separate statement from Iranian spokesperson Ismail Bekayi echoed the progress of the negotiations and noted that U.S. actions have delayed the process. Both sides continue to discuss the broader Hormuz (Hürmüz) corridor, while scientists warn that the ongoing blockade could cause ecological damage if vessels remain immobilised for extended periods.
Entities: Esmaeil Baqaei · Islamic Republic of Iran · Ismail Bekayi · Strait of Hormuz · Sultanate of Oman · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Bekayi announced progress on Hormuz negotiations. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iran says the bilateral agreement alone cannot guarantee security because of the U.S. blockade and related threats. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei commented on the talks. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A joint statement is being prepared, pending review and without external interference. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] U.S. actions and threats have delayed or complicated the agreement. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Negotiations between Iran and Oman lasted about two months. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The agreement includes specific geographic coordinates for the shipping lane. (multiple articles)