Iran And Oman Agree Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait Of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels, while negotiations continue on a permanent arrangement expected to take 30 to 60 days. Iran said military vessels will not be allowed to use the corridor and warned that the strait could remain closed if its conditions are not met. Tehran also rejected US claims that mines had been cleared from international waters, while Iran and Oman agreed to work together on mine clearance. The arrangement could provide some relief to global shipping through the strategically important waterway, but questions remain over security and the possibility of a full reopening.

Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway while Tehran and Muscat work toward a longer-term arrangement.
The agreement could provide some relief for international shipping, although Iran stressed that the corridor does not represent a full reopening of the strait.

COMMERCIAL VESSELS ALLOWED TO TRANSIT

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said the temporary arrangement would allow inbound commercial vessels to travel through Iranian waters.
Outbound vessels would use both Iranian and Omani waters, he said.
However, military vessels will not be allowed to use the temporary corridor.
Gharibabadi said Iran and Oman would negotiate a permanent framework over the next 30 to 60 days. He also warned that the waterway could remain closed if Iran's conditions are not met.

IRAN REJECTS US CLAIMS OVER MINES

The agreement comes amid a dispute between Tehran and Washington over the security of the waterway.
Gharibabadi rejected US claims that mines had been removed or detonated in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz, describing the statements as propaganda.
He also warned that US minesweepers entering the area would be targeted.
US President Donald Trump had said on Tuesday that mines in the international waters of the strait had either been removed or detonated.
Trump also warned that any vessel attempting to lay new mines would be destroyed, declaring a zero-tolerance policy toward further mine placement.

OMAN AND IRAN SEEK LONG-TERM ARRANGEMENT

The temporary shipping corridor forms part of a broader phased framework discussed by Iran and Oman.
According to a joint statement from the two countries' foreign ministries, Tehran and Muscat also agreed to pursue a joint project to clear mines from the waterway.
The agreement followed a visit to Tehran by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, who held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
Oman has previously played a role in diplomatic efforts involving Iran and Western countries.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ REMAINS CRITICAL TO GLOBAL TRADE

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Large volumes of global energy supplies and commercial goods pass through the waterway, meaning prolonged disruption could have significant consequences for international shipping and energy markets.
The temporary corridor may offer limited relief to commercial operators, but major questions remain over security, military access and whether the strait will eventually be fully reopened.
For now, Iran maintains that a complete reopening will depend on the fulfilment of its conditions and the outcome of negotiations with Oman over a permanent shipping arrangement.