Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi held a telephone call with Dr Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Ministers reviewed the latest diplomatic contacts and discussions aimed at reaching practical, political and technical understandings to enable the resumption of unhindered navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

They highlighted the importance of moving beyond de-escalation towards lasting agreements, based on practical arrangements to ensure maritime safety and joint technical mechanisms to secure the flow of international trade and energy supplies, end the state of war and prevent renewed conflict in the region.

The Ministers also affirmed that these understandings should respect state sovereignty, safeguard the legitimate interests of all parties and create conditions for renewed dialogue and negotiations to address the outstanding issues behind the escalation.

They agreed to maintain consultations and coordination and support diplomatic efforts to strengthen regional security and stability.