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Iran and Oman have discussed establishing a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz amid continued disruption to maritime traffic.
Mariyam Adheela
Iran and Oman have discussed a framework for creating a temporary joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and launching a joint mine-clearing operation, as efforts continue to restore safe maritime navigation through the strategic waterway.
The framework was discussed on Tuesday as the two countries explored measures to facilitate the movement of commercial vessels through the strait.
The proposal includes cooperation on mine clearance, traffic management, information sharing and navigation and security services, with further technical discussions expected.
The Strait of Hormuz has faced major disruption to shipping since the conflict began, affecting one of the world’s most important energy transit routes.
The waterway normally carries around one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, making the restoration of safe navigation a major international concern.
Iran and Oman have also discussed developing a permanent maritime corridor as part of longer-term efforts to improve navigation and security in the strait.
The discussions came shortly after US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz had been cleared of mines.
Trump also warned that any vessels attempting to lay new mines in the waterway would be destroyed.
The US claim contrasts with the Iran-Oman discussions on mine clearance, although the two sides’ plans concern broader measures to secure and facilitate navigation through the strategic waterway.
Technical talks between Iran and Oman are expected to continue as the countries work on arrangements for the proposed temporary corridor and wider maritime cooperation.
