Iran and Oman reaffirm commitment to keeping Strait of Hormuz open

MUSCAT, Oman — Iran and Oman reiterated their commitment to maintaining security in the Strait of Hormuz and keeping maritime passage open, according to Oman’s state news agency. The two sides met in Muscat, where they stressed the need to ensure navigational safety and the continuity of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway. The talks were held during a visit by an Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The delegation held a series of meetings with senior Omani officials in the capital. The two sides agreed to establish a joint commission based on international law to regulate transit security in the Strait of Hormuz. They said the commission would safeguard the sovereignty of Iran and Oman over all arrangements concerning the strait. The discussions also covered joint efforts to reduce regional tensions and strengthen stability, according to the statement. No further details on the commission’s timeline or structure were immediately available.