Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 5, 2026 at 02:18 PM

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Oman and Iran held deputy foreign minister-level talks on Saturday to discuss ensuring the smooth transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting, attended by specialists from both sides, explored options and proposals to address current regional circumstances affecting passage. This comes as Iran has been restricting traffic in the strait, a vital waterway for global oil supplies, in response to the ongoing US-Israeli war on the country. Tracking data on Sunday showed Omani ships transiting the strait outside Iran's approved corridor. An Iranian official previously stated that Iran was drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic in the strait.

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About a fifth of global oil supplies travel through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oman and Iran held deputy foreign minister-level talks to ensure smooth transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Three Omani ships appeared to be transiting the Strait of Hormuz outside Iran’s “approved corridor”.

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Iran was drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Since the war began on February 28, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has allowed some vessels to transit.

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Turkey 30% United Kingdom 30% Pakistan 30% France 30% Larak Island 40% Lloyd's List 40% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 50% United States 50% Omani Foreign Ministry 70% Oman ×790% Iran ×990% Strait of Hormuz ×7100%

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