Oman FM to Visit Iran to Discuss Hormuz Strait

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi is scheduled to visit Tehran on Tuesday to continue ongoing political consultations with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The visit aims to bolster cooperation between the two nations, which are littoral states of the crucial waterway.

According to Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, the talks will focus on strengthening peace and security in the region. Al-Busaidi is expected to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

Iran has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil and gas shipping, since February 28. Vessels transiting the strait must obtain permission and pay transit fees. The United States advocates for a return to the pre-war system of free navigation, with U.S. President Donald Trump asserting Washington's significant influence over the strait, which previously handled about one-fifth of the world's oil and LNG exports.

While Iran and Oman have been engaged in discussions to establish a new route through the strait, a definitive agreement has not yet been reached. Tehran has indicated that any such deal would not independently reopen the waterway unless the U.S. addresses Iran's broader demands, including the lifting of its blockade on Iranian ports.