Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In Oman To Discuss Service Fees For Hormuz Amid Western Backlash
Iran and Oman are discussing mechanisms for ship transit under an Islamabad memorandum of understanding as attacks on 3 commercial vessels raise pressure on the waterway.
- On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi arrived in Muscat to discuss bilateral ties and establishing safe transit mechanisms for ships through the Strait of Hormuz under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
- The sultanate of around 5 million people has long pursued 'positive neutrality,' positioning itself as an 'indispensable mediator' to maintain open channels with both Tehran and Washington amid regional tensions.
- Discussions center on Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which tasks Iran with providing maritime services in coordination with Oman to ensure safe passage for global shipping through the waterway.
- Regional tensions remain high after both sides exchanged attacks over the last two days following Iranian strikes on 3 commercial ships, complicating Muscat's efforts to reconcile competing demands with international maritime law.
- Strategically vital for global energy, the Strait of Hormuz carries 20 percent of the world's oil; Sultan Haitham views this waterway as a significant safeguard of Oman's national security and economic interests.
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