Iran-Oman Talks Resume Amid Ongoing Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is once again the focus of diplomatic efforts after Iran and Oman discussed a framework for a temporary navigational corridor through the waterway.
The talks aim to restore safer shipping through a route that previously handled about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, which has been disrupted by tensions between Iran and the US.
In related news, President Donald Trump claimed all mines in international waters of the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or detonated, warning Iran against attempting to lay additional mines, saying the US would respond forcefully.