Baqaei says Iran and Oman made progress on shipping passage mechanisms in the Strait of Hormuz

Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Sunday 26 July 2026 that several rounds of talks had been held in Tehran on Friday 24 July and Saturday 25 July between the deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Oman. He said the two sides exchanged views on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Baqaei described the consultations as "productive" and said progress had been made during them. He added that the Omani delegation left Tehran on the evening of Saturday 25 July and that technical and political consultations between the two countries are continuing. Baqaei also stressed that there had been "no change" in the status of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz carries a large share of the world's oil and gas trade, and its status feeds directly into oil prices, exchange rates and the gold market in Iran.