Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry. The two countries are now preparing a joint announcement about the arrangement.
The announcement is expected to proceed if third parties do not interfere, the ministry spokesperson said. The statement did not identify which outside parties might affect the process.
The development concerns one of the world’s key maritime passages and reflects coordination between Iran and Oman over shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz. Further details are expected when the joint announcement is finalized.
