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Iran, Oman to continue technical talks on Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – An Omani media has said that the two foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have agreed to continue the technical talks on the navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after their meeting in Muscat Saturday.
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 11, 2026
Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats
Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers have met to discuss the safety of the Strait of Hormuz located between them.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks
Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Oman reports constructive talks with Iran on Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Oman and Iran held constructive talks on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, with both sides stressing their commitment to international law and safe passage of commercial ships through the strategic waterway.
Fortune
· Jul 11, 2026
U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz that Tehran said was using an ‘unauthorized route’
The announcement followed Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers meeting on Saturday to discuss the strait that lies between them.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
Officials from the United States and Iran will meet in Qatar this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after agreeing to “halt strikes” following a weekend of intermittent fighting between the two countries. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, will be held to allow the two sides “to work out their dispute over []
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Oman and Iran to pursue talks on managing navigation in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, June 23 (Reuters) - Oman and Iran agreed on Tuesday to press on with discussions about the future administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including maritime services in the strategic waterway and the costs associated with them.In a joint statement issued after talks in Muscat, the two countries said a joint working group involving their foreign ministries would be formed to continue the discussions and that they would consult other littoral states and relevant parties.
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Related coverage for "Iran, Oman to continue technical talks on Hormuz Strait": KSAT San Antonio — Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats. Sweden Herald — Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks. Mehr News Agency — Oman reports constructive talks with Iran on Hormuz Strait. Fortune — U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz that Tehran said was using an ‘unauthorized route’. Washington Examiner — US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report. Al-Monitor — Oman and Iran to pursue talks on managing navigation in Strait of Hormuz