Ismail Baqai, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, stated that the Muscat meeting was not held at the request of Saudi Arabia and that the agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the securing of maritime routes and related sovereignty issues has been finalized. Baqai emphasized that Tehran will decide on how to announce or register this agreement in consultation with Muscat.
Diplomatic Efforts in the Persian Gulf
In further developments, the foreign ministers of Oman and Kuwait held a meeting to discuss strengthening regional security and stability and ensuring the safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. These discussions come at a time when the Strait of Hormuz is recognized as one of the strategic maritime routes globally, and any disruption in it could have widespread implications for energy security and the global market.
