Iran says it will discuss temporary safe shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states at a meeting in Oman. Tehran and Muscat have reportedly agreed on details for new entry and exit routes to help manage commercial traffic through the strategic waterway.
The talks come as shipping through Hormuz remains severely disrupted, creating growing concerns over global oil and fuel supplies. The strait is a critical route for international energy shipments, and reduced traffic has already put pressure on markets.
Iranian officials say the proposed arrangements could provide a temporary way for commercial vessels to move through the area under agreed conditions.
However, Tehran has stressed that the plan does not represent a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Wider security and political issues remain unresolved.
The outcome of the Oman meeting could be important for international shipping companies and global energy markets. Any increase in traffic could help ease supply concerns and reduce pressure on oil prices.
For now, the proposed corridor remains a temporary measure, with negotiations expected to determine how the routes will operate and what conditions will be required for safe commercial shipping.
