Oman's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to neutral cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
This diplomatic effort is critical because the Strait is one of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints, where any disruption to commercial shipping can trigger global economic instability.
A spokesperson for the Omani Foreign Ministry said, "We are keeping up transparent and neutral cooperation with all sides to help restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
The diplomatic push follows a period of heightened tension and efforts to coordinate the movement of vessels. According to reports from last month, 73 vessels [1] transited the Strait on Wednesday.
Part of the current strategy involves a temporary arrangement regarding transit fees. A senior U.S. official said Iran will allow the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz without tolls for 60 days [2]. However, other reports indicate that Iran and Oman have not ruled out the possibility of charging costs to cross the waterway [3].
Regional political tensions continue to complicate these maritime agreements. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, said, "The Israelis are undoubtedly seeking to disrupt the Iran‑US MoU [4]."
Oman continues to position itself as a mediator to ensure that commercial vessels can navigate the waterway safely and without interference. The Omani government's focus remains on maintaining a transparent process to avoid further escalations in the region.
“"We are keeping up transparent and neutral cooperation with all sides to help restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."”
Oman's insistence on neutrality reflects its long-standing role as a diplomatic bridge between Western powers and Iran. By coordinating with both the U.S. and Iran to facilitate ship movements and manage toll disputes, Muscat aims to prevent a localized maritime conflict from escalating into a global shipping crisis. The success of this cooperation depends heavily on the stability of the Iran-US MoU and the ability of regional actors to resist external pressures that could disrupt transit.
