Iran to hold talks with Gulf states on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran will hold negotiations with Persian Gulf states regarding the Strait of Hormuz

On September 14, Iran will discuss the issue of the Strait of Hormuz with the Persian Gulf states in Oman.

"The meeting is aimed at improving mutual understanding between the countries of the region and strengthening common regional security," the ministry said in a statement released on September 11.

It is reported that Iraq and other states on the coast of the Persian Gulf will also participate in the negotiations.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced that Tehran is committed to ensuring the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

"Iran remains committed to its obligation to ensure the safety of navigation in the strait," he said.

Iran and Oman have been discussing the future management of the strategic waterway in recent weeks. In August, the parties reached an agreement on a temporary shipping route, mine clearance, and short-term management of the strait.

After the US and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28, shipping through Hormuz was severely restricted. Before the war, nearly one-fifth of the world's oil supply passed through this strait.

Currently, Iran requires ships passing through the strait to obtain prior permission. Tehran is also considering a mechanism to charge fees for navigation and security services.

In June, Iran launched an electronic permit system for ships passing through Hormuz.

On June 24, Oman opened two temporary maritime corridors for the safe movement of ships in Hormuz. It was announced that no fees would be charged to ships using the corridors.

At the beginning of August, Iran set six conditions for the US to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. On August 26, Donald Trump said that the US military had removed or detonated all mines in Hormuz, and the Iranian side did not react to this statement.