Tehran affirms Strait of Hormuz security is joint Iran-Oman responsibility

TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman have held extensive political, legal, and technical consultations to coordinate arrangements for managing transit and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, the spokesperson clarified that the move aims at ensuring maritime security and safety in accordance with international law.

Baghaei stated that legal and technical delegations from both countries discussed ways to enhance navigational security in the strait and examined appropriate mechanisms for organizing future transit management arrangements.

He stressed that any measures concerning the Strait of Hormuz must be coordinated through consultation between Iran and Oman, as the two coastal states directly responsible for overseeing this vital maritime passage.

Baghaei noted that the discussions took into account recent security developments in the region, including the repercussions of what he described as the “war imposed by the United States and the Zionist entity” on navigation security in the Strait of Hormuz. He underscored the importance of safeguarding regional maritime routes and preventing any escalation that could threaten international trade.

Baghaei added that Iran and Oman agreed to continue their political, technical, and legal dialogue in the coming period to reach shared understandings that enhance maritime security and ensure the stability of transit through the strait in a manner that serves the interests of regional countries.

He also noted that a Qatari delegation participated in part of the consultations, reflecting Doha’s mediation role in recent months and its efforts to support initiatives aimed at preserving maritime security and reducing regional tensions.

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