Iran hails ‘positive’ talks with Oman over disputed maritime issues

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has described ongoing negotiations with Oman as ‘positive’ on both technical and political levels, according to a spokesperson statement released on Tuesday. The talks, which centre on a proposed framework, are aimed at safeguarding the sovereign rights and national security interests of both countries in what appears to be a dispute over maritime boundaries or territorial waters in the Gulf region.

Oman, which occupies a strategically significant position at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, has historically played a diplomatic role as a neutral intermediary between Iran and Western powers. The characterisation of these discussions as positive suggests progress in resolving what may be a longstanding disagreement between the two neighbours.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s emphasis on both the technical and political dimensions of the talks indicates that negotiations are proceeding across multiple working groups or at different governmental levels. This multi-layered approach is typical of complex international disputes that require both expert input and high-level political decision-making to reach a comprehensive settlement.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.