Iran and Oman reaffirm commitment to free navigation through Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to international law governing maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oman News Agency.

During a phone call, the two ministers stressed the importance of ensuring the safe and free passage of vessels through the strategic waterway, as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding later this week.

According to the agency, both sides renewed their commitment to international legal principles regulating navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments.

The ministers also expressed hope that the coming period would see serious diplomatic efforts aimed at creating conditions for a constructive political process, helping to preserve security and stability across the region amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran