Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a joint committee to discuss the future management of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following high-level talks in Muscat that also addressed ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq met on Tuesday with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at Al Baraka Palace in the Omani capital.

According to the Oman News Agency, Sultan Haitham was briefed by the Iranian delegation on developments in the Iran-US negotiations and expressed Muscat's support for the talks, voicing hope that they would lead to a peaceful and lasting settlement of outstanding issues.

The Omani ruler highlighted the importance of restoring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, alongside resolving issues related to Iran's nuclear program and other related matters.

Joint committee to discuss future management of the strait

In a joint statement, Iran and Oman stressed the need for all arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz to fully respect the sovereignty and rights of the two coastal states in accordance with international law.

Oman also reaffirmed its support for the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue and coordination to ensure its implementation.

As the two coastal states bordering the strategic waterway, Tehran and Muscat reiterated their commitment to guaranteeing the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law, while underscoring their sovereign rights over their territorial waters in the strait.

The two sides agreed to continue discussions on the Strait of Hormuz by forming a joint committee between their foreign ministries aimed at reaching an understanding on the future management of navigation, related services and associated costs according to international standards.

Consultations with regional states planned

Iran and Oman also agreed to hold consultations with other coastal states in the region and relevant parties to ensure respect for the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the two countries.

Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to keeping the Strait of Hormuz a safe and open waterway for international navigation and stressed the importance of continued cooperation to enhance maritime safety, freedom of navigation, and regional stability.

The Iranian delegation arrived in Oman on Monday evening following a visit to Switzerland. During the nearly two-hour meeting in Muscat, the two sides also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with future arrangements for the management of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a central topic.

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