Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the coordinates for shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Al Jazeera and corroborated by statements from the Iranian Foreign Ministry and Euronews.
The arrangement, announced in Tehran, outlines specific paths that vessels should follow to navigate the narrow waterway safely. Al Jazeera’s live coverage noted that the deal comes amid recent attacks by Houthi militants on tanker ships in the region. The Iranian foreign ministry confirmed the coordinates, while Euronews reported that Tehran said the agreement was finalized to secure commercial passage.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global oil shipments, and its security has been a flashpoint amid regional tensions involving Iran, Israel, and various proxy groups.