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Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz as diplomacy seeks to ease tensions
Iranian and Omani officials have met in Muscat to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to reduce tensions following recent exchanges between Iran and the United States. The talks focused on proposals to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels under the memorandum of understanding signed last month. The report also examines regional mediation efforts, competing proposals for managing maritime traffic, and the challenges facing negotiations. As diplomatic efforts continue, the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of regional security and global energy concerns. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #BreakingNews #news
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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
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 []
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.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 8, 2026
Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz
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