BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18. Iran remains in
continuous contact with Oman regarding the strategic Strait of
Hormuz and is working to develop a joint mechanism to manage
maritime passage through the waterway, said Iranian Foreign
Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, Trend reports.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Baghaei told that Iran
and Oman are coordinating efforts to ensure the safe and secure
transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s
most critical shipping routes.
He said the two countries recently held an expert-level meeting
in Muscat aimed at improving maritime coordination in the area.
“The Strait of Hormuz is a very important passage for the whole
world,” Baghaei said. “Iran has made great efforts to secure
passage through this strait and is also working to ensure safe
transit.”
Baghaei noted that the strait lies between Iran and Oman, and
both countries share an interest in maintaining stability and
security in the waterway.
He also said Iran has established a new zone of strict maritime
control in the Strait of Hormuz, announced by the Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on May 4.
Baghaei’s remarks come amid heightened regional tensions earlier
this year, which affected maritime traffic through the strategic
corridor.
He referenced earlier military developments involving Iran, the
United States and Israel, saying Iran’s actions were tied to
national security considerations under international law.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital
energy transit routes, with a significant share of global oil
shipments passing through it daily.
