Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management as US naval blockade tightens
Iran and Oman held talks on managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as US Central Command reaffirmed its ongoing maritime blockade on Iran.
Key Takeaways
AIIran's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that talks with Oman focused on the Strait of Hormuz, noting that technical and political consultations between the two sides are ongoing. The ministry described the discussions on the strait as productive.
The ministry added that several rounds of talks were held on Friday and Saturday at the deputy foreign minister level, during which both sides exchanged views on mechanisms for managing vessel traffic in the strait while respecting the rights of both coastal states.
Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reaffirmed the full continuation of the maritime blockade imposed on Iran, stressing that naval operations will persist to ensure compliance with established procedures.
CENTCOM stated that as of July 25, US forces had redirected 12 commercial vessels attempting to breach the blockade, disabled two ships for non-compliance, and conducted two inspections to verify full adherence to the measures.