US President Donald Trump cautioned Oman against involvement in delicate discussions with Iran, asserting that the US will oversee the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, speaking during a White House cabinet meeting, emphasized that the strait will remain open to all, rejecting any control by Iran and Oman. He stated that Oman must comply like other nations, or face consequences.
Trump’s comments followed reports from Iranian state TV about an alleged draft agreement between Iran and the US to restore commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The reported deal included joint management of traffic by Iran and Oman, with the US lifting its port blockade and withdrawing military presence near Iran. The US has refuted the Iranian report as false.
Oman has maintained communication with Iranian officials regarding concerns about the Strait of Hormuz. Recently, Omani officials, led by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, engaged in discussions with an Iranian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Both sides deliberated on navigation freedom in the strait based on international law.
The meeting between Omani and Iranian officials focused on enhancing maritime navigation safety, trade, and supply chain security. Al Busaidi received a verbal message from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi regarding the ongoing talks between Iran and the US. The message underscored a mutual commitment to ensuring safe and sustainable freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
