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Iran, Oman say discussed Hormuz navigational corridor

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi have discussed implementing a temporary navigational corridor and mine-clearing project in the Strai...

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi met in Tehran to discuss the implementation of a temporary navigational corridor and mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders emphasized the significance of reaching agreements that respected the sovereignty of their respective nations, according to a statement released by their offices.

The two discussed a proposed framework that "includes the establishment of a temporary joint navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the strait of mines." Araghchi and Albusaidi stressed that discussions would continue between the two countries to reach an agreement "on a permanent navigation corridor and future arrangements for managing the strait, alongside establishing a mechanism for exchanging information, managing navigation traffic, and providing related navigational and security services."

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