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- Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary single two-way shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing the current northern and southern routes, according to Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.
- Iran says it accepted responsibility under a June 18 memorandum to restore maritime traffic within 30 days, but says US military attacks and a renewed 'maritime blockade' disrupted those efforts.
- Iran objects to the southern route through Omani waters promoted by Washington, citing environmental, national security and military cargo concerns, and says the interim corridor will operate until a permanent replacement for the existing Traffic Separation Scheme is agreed.
- The talks come amid heightened regional tensions, including reported attacks on vessels and a US base, and conflicting claims about whether US-Iran negotiations are underway.
What to watch next
- Progress of the Iran-Oman technical talks, including map exchanges and specialist reviews, toward an interim corridor agreement.
- Whether maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns to pre-war levels and whether the reported blockade and oil export restrictions persist.
- Whether the negotiations remain limited to navigation or lead to wider diplomatic engagement, and further security incidents such as vessel strikes in the area.
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Esmaeil Baqaei
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“strictly focused on maritime navigation”
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…remain operational until Iran and Oman agree on a permanent replacement for the existing international Traffic Separation Scheme, or TSS. According to the Iranian news agency, Baqaei said the current negotiations were " strictly focused on maritime navigation " and that it was too early to assess whether they could lead to wider diplomatic engagement or regional de-escalation. He said sovereignty, national security, sovereign rights and maritime services would be considered…
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Named Iran · Oman · United States · Kuwait · Iraq · United Kingdom · Strait of Hormuz · Donald Trump · Esmaeil Baqaei · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
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