Iran and Oman hold first joint committee meeting on Strait of Hormuz management

On June 29, 2026, Iranian and Omani delegations met in Muscat for the inaugural session of their joint committee. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the meeting through a statement on the X platform. The primary topics of discussion included the sovereign rights of coastal nations bordering the Persian Gulf. Furthermore, the delegations deliberated on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz. These discussions were based on a provisional agreement recently signed between Tehran and Washington earlier this month. Both parties exchanged views on regional stability and maritime administrative policies. The meeting represents a significant development in diplomatic efforts to manage transit through the strategic waterway.