Oman and Iran held a high-level meeting on Sunday at the undersecretary level of their respective foreign ministries, attended by specialists from both sides, to discuss ways to ensure the smooth flow of transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA).
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The agency reported that the meeting involved studying possible options in light of the current regional conditions. Experts from both parties presented several visions and proposals aimed at maintaining and ensuring the continuity of maritime navigation through the strait.
These talks follow statements by an Iranian official on Thursday, revealing that Tehran is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor transit through the strait, which handles approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel ramped up pressure on Iran to either reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iranian and American forces are searching for a missing U.S. crew member from one of the two warplanes that were shot down.
Trump warned Tehran that the deadline for reaching a deal to end the war is nearing its end. The U.S. President has been sending mixed signals since the conflict erupted following attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28.
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated: "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to make a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz? Time is running out—only 48 hours left before Hell breaks loose on them!"
