Oman and Iran propose temporary navigation corridor in Strait of Hormuz

manoramaonline.com (Malayalam)

Oman and Iran have proposed establishing a temporary joint navigation corridor in the Strait of Hormuz to restore safe shipping, according to the Oman News Agency. The proposal emerged during talks between Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Iran, focusing on safe passage and protecting both nations' sovereignty. The framework includes a phased plan to remove mines from the strait and continued technical discussions on a permanent corridor and future governance, with both countries emphasizing the need for joint talks with regional Gulf states.


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