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Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
MUSCAT, Jun 23: Oman’s foreign minister said talks with senior Iranian officials in Muscat focused on ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key provis...
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RAPPLER
· Jul 11, 2026
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz
Iran's foreign minister meets in Oman to negotiate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate, with the US demanding a pledge for secure transit amid ongoing hostilities
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.
MS NOW
· Jul 11, 2026
After another broken ceasefire with U.S., Iran talks with Gulf leaders
A delegation from Iran led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Oman for talks centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The post After another broken ceasefire with U.S., Iran talks with Gulf leaders appeared first on MS NOW.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 22, 2026
Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks
Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are travelling to Oman for talks on the management of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Telegram, Ghalibaf said the visit would focus on consolidating arrangements for managing the strategic waterway and strengthening coordination between Tehran and Muscat. The talks come as Iran and Oman continue consultations following the US-Iran agreement, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to maintaining safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 10, 2026
Oman, India discuss Strait of Hormuz developments
Oman, India discuss Strait of Hormuz developments
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Related coverage for "Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz": RAPPLER — US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz. 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. MS NOW — After another broken ceasefire with U.S., Iran talks with Gulf leaders. Middle East Eye — Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Oman, India discuss Strait of Hormuz developments