Iran and Oman have held the first meeting of their newly established joint Hormuz Committee in Muscat, marking a fresh diplomatic effort to address the future governance and maritime management of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz amid continuing regional tensions.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said the meeting focused on current developments in the strait, the sovereign rights of Gulf coastal states, and possible frameworks for its future administration. The discussions were held with Omani Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Abdulaziz Al Hinai and follow an agreement reached last week between Tehran and Muscat to establish the joint committee.
The initiative comes after several days of heightened military tensions in West Asia that disrupted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Diplomatic efforts led by Oman have sought to reduce tensions and ensure the continued safety of international navigation while keeping dialogue open between regional stakeholders.
The latest meeting also follows recent uncertainty over maritime traffic after exchanges between Iran and the United States and disagreements over navigation arrangements in the strait. While both countries have recently indicated a willingness to resume talks aimed at easing tensions, the security situation around the waterway remains fragile.
