Iran and Oman discuss Hormuz shipping corridor and mine-clearing mission

Iran and Oman are negotiating a joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, alongside discussions on a joint mine-clearing mission, according to reports. Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi called his Tehran meeting with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi productive, with both nations discussing mechanisms for information exchange, traffic management, and maritime services. No deal was reached, though a temporary corridor and safe navigation arrangements may be unveiled soon. The talks coincide with President Trump's claim that the U.S. Navy removed all mines from the waterway, a statement Oman's mine-clearing reference appeared to contradict. U.S. officials corroborated Trump's claim, noting over 100 suspected mines were identified and removed.