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Omani foreign minister to visit Tehran for Strait of Hormuz talks

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  • Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday for talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Free passage for cargo ships through the strait has been a key issue, with Iran and the US often disagreeing on its status.
  • Iran previously reported granting permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the strait.

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi is set to visit Tehran on Tuesday to continue discussions concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made by Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday.

Free passage for cargo ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been a central point of contention in talks involving Iran and other nations. Iran and the United States have frequently presented conflicting accounts regarding the strait's openness and control.

Earlier this month, Iran indicated that a deal with Oman to define new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was nearing completion. However, Iran reiterated that the strait's full reopening was contingent on the United States meeting unspecified conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while direct talks with the U.S. are not occurring, messages are being exchanged through intermediaries.

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