Iran rules out Omani proposal to jointly manage Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has ruled out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official said on Wednesday.
Tehran has ruled out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official said on Wednesday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for closer regional cooperation to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz, blaming what he described as "U.S. aggression" for tensions in the strategic waterway.
Iran and Oman will decide what toll they will charge Western ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said.
Iran said it made progress in talks with Oman on operational mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing there has been no change in maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.
Oman said on Thursday it is coordinating with Saudi Arabia, Yemeni parties and the UN special envoy for Yemen to resume the political track …
Due to the escalation between the US and Iran, flights in the region are still unsafe
In Muscat today, the foreign ministers of Oman and Iran held discussions on the establishment of permanent navigation controls for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and expressed their commitment to further cooperation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday, where he will speak with his Omani counterpart about the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. believes that Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz the day before, Axios reported, citing sources in the U.S. administration.
Seven OPEC+ members have agreed to boost oil output by 188,000 bpd in August
The number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz near the Omani coast has dropped to its lowest level, according to US media.
According to Bloomberg, European countries now view tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as inevitable, while the United States is trying to block the initiative.
Oman has delivered a proposal to the United States and other Western countries outlining a plan under which shipping companies would pay service fees to use the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times reported, citing sources.
This is the first time such an initiative has been discussed between the two countries
Iran and Oman held the first meeting of a joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat to discuss current issues related to the narrow sea passageway and its future management, the Iranian deputy foreign minister said on Monday.
Oman announced the opening of a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing its responsibility toward one of the world's most important shipping routes and its commitment to freedom of navigation.
The program of the visit will include a meeting with the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Russia said it is lifting its advisory urging citizens to avoid travel to Gulf countries, following a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending military conflict and de-escalating tensions in the region.
Iran has granted a 60-day deferral for the duration of further negotiations with the United States, and during this period, Tehran will not demand payment for services related to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Fars agency reported, citing a source.
Azerbaijan Airlines is preparing to launch a flight from Baku to Muscat. Its presentation took place in the capital of Oman.