Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that Tehran and Muscat have reached an agreement to establish a joint mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz, and that they will consult and cooperate with other regional countries if necessary.
The Qatari-based Al Jazeera network reported on Wednesday, June 17, that Baghaei announced Iran and Oman’s agreement to develop a “management mechanism” for the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, this cooperation is aimed at better managing conditions and facilitating maritime traffic in this strategic waterway.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that whenever necessary, Tehran and Muscat will also consult and coordinate with other regional countries on issues related to the Strait of Hormuz.
Regarding shipping traffic in this important maritime passage, Baghaei stated that the two sides have agreed for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal conditions within a specified timeframe, allowing shipping operations to continue without disruption.
He also emphasized that the management of this process is the responsibility of regional countries and that there is no need for involvement or intervention by external parties. According to Baghaei, the implementation of this agreement will be carried out by the relevant regional actors.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important routes for oil and gas transportation, with a significant portion of global energy trade passing through it. Therefore, any developments in the security, shipping conditions, or management of this passage could have far-reaching impacts on global energy markets.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
