Iran has reached an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route to facilitate safe international maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The maritime waterway will be operated under the joint coordination and supervision of both countries.
On Wednesday (August 6), Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed and assured the enactment of this agreement.
While specific terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi later clarified that the newly designated route will primarily serve as a temporary measure, which may remain operational and open for the next two to four months.
Despite the bilateral agreement with Oman, Iranian spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned that the new route does not offer a 100% guarantee for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
He emphasized, “The uncertainties and risks surrounding international shipping persist precisely due to the stringent economic and military sanctions imposed by the United States.”
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that diplomatic discussions with Iran regarding the evolving situation are at a highly positive and constructive stage.
He expressed optimism that full-scale international trade and commercial shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz could resume as early as Thursday.
