TEHRAN July 26, 2026 — Iran has stated it remains committed to genuine diplomacy and ensuring peaceful navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
The remarks come as Iranian and Omani officials concluded talks in Tehran focused on managing safe shipping traffic in the strait. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the discussions, held at the deputy foreign ministers’ level on Friday and Saturday, as “fruitful,” with progress made on joint principles and operational mechanisms.
Both sides exchanged views on arrangements that respect the sovereign rights of Iran and Oman as coastal states. Baghaei noted that while the Omani delegation has returned home, technical and political consultations between the two countries are continuing. He emphasized that no immediate changes have taken place in the current maritime traffic situation in the strait.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, also spoke by phone during the visit, underscoring the shared interest in shipping safety and regional cooperation to prevent escalation and promote stability in West Asia.
The Strait of Hormuz carries a significant share of the world’s oil and gas shipments. It has been a focal point of regional tensions in recent months following a June interim memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States intended to restore commercial passage through the waterway. Talks between Tehran and Muscat form part of broader efforts to establish longer-term arrangements for traffic management.
Iran has repeatedly stressed its readiness to facilitate secure navigation while asserting its role as a coastal state under international law.
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