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Iran and Oman Agree on Maritime Transit Routes Amid Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, August 5, 2026—Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that discussions with Oman regarding maritime transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz have progressed, with the geographical coordinates of the routes now finalized.
Esmaeil Baghaei, the ministry spokesperson, confirmed that negotiations have been ongoing for two months, focusing on establishing a secure transit route for commercial shipping. He noted that an agreement had been reached, contingent upon the absence of interference from third parties.
“The geographical coordinates proposed by both sides have been accepted, and a joint statement encapsulating the key agreements is nearing completion,” Baghaei stated in response to media inquiries.
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, provided further details, indicating that consensus has been achieved on most issues, including the specific points of entry and exit for maritime traffic. He explained that significant portions of the shipping route will traverse Iranian territorial waters, with sections also navigating through Omani waters.
The newly proposed route, which is expected to be utilized for two to four months, may potentially extend beyond that timeframe, as Gharibabadi explained. Existing temporary routes are set to be terminated.
The backdrop to these developments includes a recent escalation in military tensions, particularly following the termination of a June 17 memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. This cessation of dialogue coincided with renewed military actions in the region, which have greatly impacted global oil and liquefied natural gas exports, leading to notable price increases.
While U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, have indicated that Iran is seeking an agreement to reopen the strait, they have insisted that no arrangement would be acceptable if it left Iran in control.
Ali Akbar Dareini, a researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies in Tehran, suggested that Iran intends to reinforce its control over the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, asserting that negotiations are designed to consolidate these military gains.
In a statement regarding ongoing security issues, Baghaei attributed the current closure of the strait to “U.S. military aggression” and actions by “the Zionist regime.” He cautioned that the newly established understanding with Oman does not guarantee safety for vessels transiting the waterway, as challenges remain due to American military presence and activity.
Simultaneously, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported it has redirected 48 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded another two as part of its ongoing operations in the region.
As discussions continue between Tehran and Muscat, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical to the global economy and regional security dynamics.
