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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. — AFP pic
Iran and Oman have reported progress in their discussions on managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, critical for global oil and gas trade. The talks, held in Tehran between deputy foreign ministers, aimed to establish principles and mechanisms for safe passage while respecting sovereign rights. Despite US pressures, including recent strikes, technical and political consultations between Iran and Oman continue. The discussions follow a June memorandum of understanding and respond to the heightened tensions caused by Iran's previous escalatory measures and Oman's positions on shipping fees and navigation routes.
TEHRAN, July 26 — Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border.
The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran's control of the strait, following a June memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war that had briefly eased tensions.
Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said several rounds of negotiations were held in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday and Saturday between Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers.
The discussions focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Baqaei said.
He described the talks as "useful" and said progress had been made, adding that "technical and political consultations between the two sides were continuing".
In June, Oman and Iran said they would discuss imposing service fees, a move Washington opposes.
But Muscat also said ships could transit Hormuz via its waters, angering Tehran, which responded with a pattern of escalation.
Iran said on Saturday that it had not recorded any US attacks after nearly two weeks of strikes.
According to news site Axios, the Pentagon presented US President Donald Trump with a plan for a 14th consecutive night of strikes, but he declined to authorise it in favour of renewed talks.
The report said Trump made the order to hold fire after an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran "for talks on a new arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz".
Responding to a separate question, Baqaei said there had been "no change" in the status of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP
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