Iran and Oman agree navigation mechanism for Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Friday that Tehran and Oman have reached an agreement on a navigation mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, in line with section 5 of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, through which roughly a third of all seaborne traded oil passes. Any disruption to maritime traffic in the waterway has significant implications for global energy markets and international commerce.

Qalibaf claimed that Israel is attempting to obstruct the implementation of the broader memorandum of understanding. He stated that Iran’s deterrent capability would prevent further conflict in the region. The comments come amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf, where maritime security concerns have been a persistent issue.

Oman has historically played a diplomatic role in the region, maintaining relationships with both Iran and Western powers. The agreement on navigation mechanisms suggests an effort to establish clearer protocols for shipping traffic through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. The memorandum of understanding referenced by Qalibaf appears to be part of a broader framework involving the two countries, though specific details remain unclear.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.