Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials described the arrangement as being in its final stages but offered few additional details.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced the development while discussing regional maritime security. However, he stressed that the agreement alone would not guarantee safe navigation through the strategic waterway.
Baqaei argued that US actions, including the alleged naval blockade of Iranian ports, continue to threaten security in the region. Meanwhile, neither the United States nor Oman has publicly commented on the reported proposal.
Iran Links Strait Security To Regional Tensions
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, Tehran has largely blocked the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, disruptions have affected one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
Around one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments normally pass through the strait. Therefore, any prolonged disruption could have significant consequences for international energy markets.
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face severe consequences if the waterway did not reopen soon.
Temporary Shipping Route Proposed With Oman
Baqaei said Iran and Oman had agreed on the geographical coordinates of the proposed route. Nevertheless, he maintained that security concerns remain unresolved because of ongoing regional tensions.
Later, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the proposed route would be temporary. He added that it could remain operational for two to four months but did not provide further details.
Although US officials have suggested progress in discussions over shipping, Iran insists it is not negotiating directly with Washington. Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and restore maritime traffic continue.
