Iran and Oman said they plan to establish a temporary joint maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to implement a joint sea‑mine clearance project, citing recent conflict that has altered conditions in the waterway. The countries outlined a phased implementation framework and will continue technical talks aimed at creating a permanent corridor, agreeing future management, traffic information exchange and related maritime and security services. They said joint dialogue with Per

2026-08-25

Iran and Oman said they plan to establish a temporary joint maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to implement a joint sea‑mine clearance project, citing recent conflict that has altered conditions in the waterway. The countries outlined a phased implementation framework and will continue technical talks aimed at creating a permanent corridor, agreeing future management, traffic information exchange and related maritime and security services. They said joint dialogue with Persian Gulf littoral states is necessary and stressed compliance with applicable international law and coastal states’ sovereign rights.