Ankara: Iran announced progress in recent negotiations with Oman concerning operational mechanisms to ensure the secure passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Foreign Ministry underscored that there has been no alteration in maritime traffic through this crucial waterway.

According to Anadolu Agency, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that several rounds of discussions took place in Tehran on Friday and Saturday, involving Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers. Baqaei highlighted that both parties exchanged views on shared principles and operational mechanisms aimed at ensuring the safe passage of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Baqaei characterized the talks as productive, noting that significant progress was achieved during the discussions. He further mentioned that the Omani delegation departed Tehran on Saturday evening, and ongoing technical and political consultations between the two countries are set to continue.

The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of increased security tensions since the US and Israel initiated a military campaign against Iran on February 28, 2026. In June, a memorandum of understanding, including a ceasefire, was signed between Washington and Tehran, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, leading to negotiations for a final agreement to end the conflict.

Despite this, US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire on July 8 following a resurgence in military activities. The US has demanded that Iran cease attacks on commercial shipping and ensure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Conversely, Iran has insisted that vessel transits be managed by a mechanism it oversees along its coastline in the strategic waterway.

Trump has instructed the US military to refrain from initiating new strikes on Iran, concluding nearly two weeks of consecutive attacks, as reported by Axios on Saturday, citing sources knowledgeable about the decision.