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Oman says Hormuz talks 'positive,' condemns ship attacks
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Oman says Hormuz talks 'positive,' condemns ship attacks

From Gulf Today · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Oman reported "positive and constructive" negotiations with Iran regarding the administration of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Omani foreign ministry condemned repeated attacks on shipping in the vital waterway but did not name Iran.
  • Both nations are reportedly close to an agreement on navigation arrangements, though Iran has outlined further conditions for reopening the strait.

Oman has described its ongoing negotiations with Iran concerning the administration of the Strait of Hormuz as "positive and constructive." The Omani foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday condemning "repeated attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz," without directly attributing them to Iran.

ongoing negotiations regarding navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding in a positive and constructive atmosphere

— Oman's foreign ministryDescribing the progress of talks with Iran.

The ministry indicated that discussions about navigation arrangements in the crucial waterway are progressing well. It urged all parties to avoid actions that could jeopardize this progress. "Oman stresses the importance of avoiding any actions that could affect these negotiations and the progress achieved in a manner that takes into account the interests of all parties," the statement read.

Oman stresses the importance of avoiding any actions that could affect these negotiations and the progress achieved in a manner that takes into account the interests of all parties

— Oman's foreign ministryUrging against actions that could hinder the talks.

Sources suggest that an agreement between Iran and Oman on the strait is considered vital for a broader resolution to the ongoing conflict. A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, anticipated an agreement soon that would allow normal oil traffic to resume. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran and Oman are "very close" to an accord on a new shipping route, but emphasized that reopening the strait is contingent on other factors, including U.S. compensation to Iran.

very close

— Abbas AraqchiReferring to the proximity of an agreement on a new shipping route.

Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, secretary of Iran's national security body, listed additional demands, including an end to U.S. threats, cessation of aggression against Iran and its allies, and the lifting of sanctions. President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed optimism, believing it to be an opportune moment for an agreement due to perceived national unity and strength.

There is cohesion, strength, and unity in the country, and as far as I know, Iran is considered victorious and powerful in this war

— Masoud PezeshkianExpressing his belief in the opportune timing for an agreement.
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