[96492] Diplomatic summit in Oman: Iran and Oman formulate agreements on the management of the Strait of Hormuz

Diplomatic contacts in Muscat: The future of the Strait of Hormuz on the agenda

As part of a dramatic round of talks in the Gulf, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Muscat for a meeting with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. According to Geopolitics Prime, the discussions are focusing on the future of relations with the US and the issue of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

TabZ channel, which presents a critical position toward Iran, reported that Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi welcomed the Iranian delegation. According to the same source, an agreement was reached on a commitment to ensure "safe and toll-free" passage in the straits, following "constructive talks."

Conversely, Resistance Lounge channel presents a different and more detailed picture regarding the agreements. According to the statement from the Omani Foreign Ministry cited by the channel, the two countries have decided to establish a joint working group that will handle "navigation management, maritime services, and the collection of fees in accordance with international standards." The move is described as part of the "Islamabad Memorandum," which aims to ensure the stability of maritime passage.

The gap between the reports regarding the actual collection of payments in the strait highlights the political complexity in the region; while Western-aligned elements present the agreement as a commitment to free navigation, sources identified with the Axis of Resistance point to a concrete intention to impose fees on the passage of vessels.