Iran’s top negotiator arrives in Oman for talks, pledges safe Hormuz passage

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad ​Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Oman on Monday, to discuss joint efforts to consolidate Iranian arrangements for managing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi welcomed Qalibaf and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Muscat upon their arrival.

Qalibaf said on Monday that Tehran has agreed to have a communication line regarding ship passage in the strait of Hormuz to avoid conflict and incidents in the strategic waterway.

Speaking to state TV after talks with U.S. officials in Switzerland, the negotiator said the sides agreed to set up coordination mechanisms. Those include a hotline and a center to resolve any ambiguity or dispute, allowing vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz more safely and efficiently during a 30-day period under Article 5.

- IRIB / REUTERS

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