Iran and Oman discuss temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor

Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss a phased framework for managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including a joint temporary navigational corridor and mine-clearing project. The waterway remains effectively closed since the war in Iran began in February. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed the framework, which includes a temporary corridor and mine-clearing, with further talks over 30 to 60 days, according to a joint statement. The outbound route would pass through both Iranian and Omani waters, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. The talks follow US President Donald Trump's threat to strike Oman if it interfered in US-Iran negotiations, with unclear acceptance of the deal, with further negotiations will establish a permanent solution, including a mechanism for information-sharing and traffic management.