Iran, Oman say discussed temporary Hormuz corridor, mine-clearing

Iran and Oman are discussing a plan to create a temporary navigational corridor and clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that has become a flashpoint in the ongoing Middle East war. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi met in Tehran to discuss a "phased framework" for regulating transit through the strait.

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discussed a phased framework that could provide a practical and implementable basis for moving forward

The proposed framework includes establishing a joint temporary corridor and implementing a joint mine-clearing project. Albusaidi expressed hope that the temporary corridor would be announced soon, with a permanent solution and future administration to follow. Technical discussions are ongoing to define the permanent corridor, information sharing, traffic management, and navigational services.

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includes the establishment of a joint temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the Strait of mines

The announcement comes as global oil markets remain disrupted by the conflict, which began after the United States and Israel attacked Iran. Tehran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, and Washington imposed a naval counter-blockade on Iranian ports. Traffic through the strait, which normally carries about one-fifth of global oil and LNG exports, remains largely paralyzed.

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soon announce the temporary corridor in the strait

Both Iran and Oman, as coastal states, emphasized the importance of joint discussions with other bordering Gulf states. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated claims that all mines had been removed from the strait and warned of severe consequences for any mine-laying activities.

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all mines have been removed and/or detonated from within the International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz