Oman calls for diplomacy to ensure navigation freedom in Hormuz Strait

Oman’s foreign minister has called for diplomacy to ensure lasting freedom of navigation during restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Badr Albusaidi said he held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on over Hormuz describing the discussions as “good”.

He added, "As littoral states we recognise our shared responsibility to the international community and the urgent humanitarian need to free the seafarers held for far too long,” he posted.

“Much diplomacy is required and practical solutions to ensure lasting freedom of navigation,” he added.

Araghchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday from Islamabad for talks with Omani officials amid Pakistani mediation efforts to reach an agreement between Iran and the US to end their conflict.