Iran and Oman are discussing a framework for a temporary joint maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to support safer vessel navigation, according to a joint press statement issued on Tuesday.

The proposal was discussed during Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi’s visit to Iran, where he met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to a press statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Under the proposed framework, the two countries would arrange for safe navigation, maritime traffic management and information exchange, along with related maritime and security services.

The talks come against the backdrop of heightened attention to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that is a major route for global oil and fuel shipments. Any arrangements affecting passage there are closely watched by shippers because access, coordination and communications can affect how vessels move through the area.

Iran and Oman also said they underscored the importance of dialogue with other Persian Gulf states and respect for international law and the sovereign rights of coastal countries.

The latest talks follow Oman’s move in June to establish an alternative shipping corridor through the Strait in coordination with the IMO. Iran later warned commercial vessels against using the route, saying it had not been consulted on its establishment. Some ships using the route were attacked, forcing the IMO to pause the transit plan.

Ship & Bunker News Team

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