Iran, Oman make 'some progress' in talks over Strait of Hormuz navigation, sources tell 'Post'

Jerusalem Post/Middle EastOne of the sources said Oman has proposed establishing a regional consortium that would oversee maritime security, search-and-rescue operations, and other forms of regional cooperation.Follow us on GoogleVessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO)ByAMICHAI STEINJULY 26, 2026 10:44Updated: JULY 26, 2026 10:48Iran and Oman have made "some progress" over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, though it remains unclear whether Iran will accept the proposal currently on the table, two sources familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.One of the sources said Oman has proposed establishing a regional consortium that would oversee maritime security, search-and-rescue operations, and other forms of regional cooperation."The key point is that participation and payments would be voluntary," the source said.According to the source, Iran has so far opposed the idea, insisting instead on mandatory payments, arguing that vessels would otherwise be barred from transiting the strait.Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 26, 2026. (credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)Iranian Foreign Ministry confirms talksEarlier on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that several rounds of talks took place between the deputy ministers of Foreign Affairs in TehranHe noted that discussions focused on exchanging views on common principles and operational mechanisms for managing safe shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz while respecting the sovereign rights of both coastal states.The spokesman emphasized that the talks were productive and progress was made, adding that the Omani delegation left Tehran on Saturday evening, but technical and political consultations between the two sides have continued.Follow us on Google