Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced on Wednesday that Tehran and Muscat have reached an understanding on the geographical coordinates of a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with the draft of a joint statement now in its final stage.
Baghaei said the joint statement would be released once finalized, provided that what he described as “third parties” do not interfere in the process. He also stressed that an agreement between Iran and Oman alone would not be sufficient to guarantee maritime security in the strategic waterway.
Reuters, citing informed sources, reported that the proposed arrangement would place inbound shipping traffic into the Persian Gulf under Iranian control, while outbound traffic would be managed by Oman. The report added that several key technical details remain under negotiation.
U.S. President Donald Trump also said a broader agreement concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within the next few days, adding that negotiations had made significant progress.
Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported that negotiators from Iran and Oman have completed a draft agreement, which is now awaiting final approval from senior Iranian officials.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, handling a substantial share of global oil and natural gas exports. Any agreement affecting navigation through the waterway is expected to have significant implications for international energy markets and regional security.
