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Joint Management of Hormuz Strait Takes Center Stage in Iran-Oman Diplomacy

Oman and Iran are engaged in confidential negotiations to establish a collaborative framework for overseeing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that serves as a vital artery for global trade and commerce. According to a statement from the Iranian state-run news agency IRNA, the talks aim to formalize a mutually agreed-upon protocol governing the narrow passage, which facilitates the transit of nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies during times of peace.

The strategic location of the Strait of Hormuz, situated between Iran and Oman, has become increasingly contentious since the onset of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on February 28. In response, Iran has effectively restricted access to the waterway for most vessels, with the exception of ships from select nations that have secured special agreements with the Iranian government.

The details of the proposed Iran-Oman protocol remain shrouded in mystery, and it is uncertain whether a mutually acceptable agreement would be feasible, considering the potential reservations of other regional countries, including those in the Gulf, whose energy exports rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz.

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