Iran said future transit management arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz should be worked out jointly by Iran and Oman, following talks between the two countries’ foreign ministers in Muscat on July 11. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said on July 12 that the meeting focused on navigation in the strait and a coordination mechanism for passage management, with legal and technical delegations from both sides taking part.
According to Baghaei, the discussions covered maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz, respect for the sovereign rights of both countries, and the application of international law. The two sides also reviewed matters related to Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Iran said any future arrangement should take into account developments over recent months, especially U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran and their impact on shipping security in the waterway.
Baghaei added that Iran and Oman agreed to continue consultations at the political, legal, and technical levels in an effort to reach a common understanding on shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari government delegation joined part of the discussions.
Iran said future transit management arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz should be formulated through consultations between Iran and Oman, after the two countries held talks in Muscat.
On July 12, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei briefed media on the Iranian foreign minister’s recent visit to Oman. He said the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman met on July 11 in Muscat, the Omani capital, to discuss navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and a coordination mechanism for transit management. Legal and technical delegations from both countries attended the meeting.
Talks covered shipping security and legal issues
Baghaei said the two sides exchanged views on safeguarding shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, respecting the sovereign rights of both countries, and the application of international law. They also discussed matters related to Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Iran said future transit arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz should be jointly discussed and set by Iran and Oman. The Iranian side also said the framework should fully reflect developments over the past several months, especially U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran and their impact on shipping security in the strait.
More consultations planned
Baghaei said Iran and Oman agreed to continue consultations at the political, legal, and technical levels to reach a common understanding on shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.
A Qatari government delegation also took part in part of the discussions, according to the statement.
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