Iran and Oman have held several rounds of technical talks on the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on principles and operational mechanisms for ensuring the safe passage of shipping, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said.
Speaking to reporters, Esmaeil Baqaei said the discussions made progress and confirmed that technical and political consultations between the two sides are continuing.
“On Friday and Saturday, several rounds of talks were held in Tehran between Iran and Oman at the level of deputy foreign ministers. During these meetings, the two sides exchanged views on common principles and operational mechanisms for managing the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while respecting the sovereign rights of the two coastal states,” he explained.
Baqaei noted that the talks were fruitful and progress was made, adding that the Omani delegation left Tehran on Saturday afternoon, but the technical and political consultations between the two sides are continuing.
Asked about the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Baqaei said, “There has been no change in the status of navigation through the Strait.”
Source: Iranian media (edite dby Al-Manar)