Iran and Oman reviewed a framework for establishing a temporary maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and Oman announced in a joint statement on Tuesday that they discussed a phased framework for establishing a joint temporary maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and implementing a joint mine-clearing plan. The statement was issued following a visit to Tehran by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi and his meeting with Abbas Araghchi. According to the text of the statement, both sides described this framework as a practical basis for moving the work forward, with talks set to continue toward reaching an agreement on a permanent corridor and the future administration of the strait. The statement also pointed to a mechanism for information exchange, traffic management, and the provision of maritime and security services. In a post on the X network, Al-Busaidi called the Tehran talks "constructive" and expressed hope that a temporary corridor for the Strait of Hormuz and practical arrangements to restore shipping safety would be announced soon. He added that the future management of the strait and a permanent solution will subsequently be pursued based on Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. According to CNBC, the statement's reference to mine clearance does not align with remarks made that same day by Donald Trump; the U.S. president reiterated that the U.S. Navy had informed him of the complete clearance of mines from Hormuz's international waters. These talks took place one day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new sanctions package against Iran titled "Operation Economic Isolation." Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global energy supplies passes under normal conditions, has been disrupted since the outbreak of the war last Esfand. 📌 Date: 3 Shahrivar 1405