Iran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced on Tuesday that discussions between Iran and Oman regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz are proceeding positively. The talks aim to develop mechanisms for managing shipping traffic efficiently in this crucial passageway.

According to Anadolu Agency, Baqaei conveyed that the negotiations have been positively assessed at both technical and political levels. He emphasized Iran's commitment to working with Oman to establish future arrangements that will effectively manage the shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Baqaei stated that the outcomes of these discussions will be disclosed once they are finalized.

The discussions are primarily centered on defining safe inbound and outbound shipping lanes. These lanes are intended to protect the sovereign rights of both Iran and Oman while considering the national security interests of the two countries. The collaboration seeks to ensure that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is managed securely and efficiently.