Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, and the British Prime Minister consulted on the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. In this discussion, both parties emphasized the importance of efforts to resolve differences without further escalating tensions.
Details of the Consultations Between the Two Countries
The Sultan of Oman outlined the latest developments regarding the Strait of Hormuz during this discussion. No further details about these consultations have been released yet. This conversation took place on the sidelines of the Sultan of Oman's official visit to the UK. Haitham bin Tariq arrived at Stansted Airport near London on Monday afternoon (October 19) at the head of a delegation and was welcomed by the special representative of Charles III, the King of the UK.
Schedule of the Sultan of Oman's Visit
According to the announced schedule, the Sultan of Oman will attend an official welcome ceremony at Windsor Castle today (Tuesday), where Charles III and his wife Camilla will host a formal banquet in his honor. He is also scheduled to meet with the British Prime Minister on Wednesday and speak to business activists in London. This visit will conclude on Thursday.
The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reported on this visit, stating that the consultations between the two countries focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation, ensuring security and regional stability, maritime security, and supporting political and diplomatic solutions to end disputes.
Oman's Role in Regional Security
Due to its geographical position near the Strait of Hormuz and its mediating role in the negotiations between Iran and the United States, Oman holds an important position in discussions related to regional security. Tehran and Muscat have previously emphasized the necessity of ensuring the security of shipping in this waterway and respecting the sovereignty and sovereign rights of coastal countries. The two countries have also discussed creating a temporary shipping route and implementing a joint mine clearance plan in the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which about a quarter of the world's oil trade passes, has become one of the main topics of international discussions following the military aggression of the Israeli regime and the United States against Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran insists that the root of the current situation must be sought in the aggression and actions of the Israeli regime and the United States.
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced earlier this week that Tehran's seven-day proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz is still on the table, and if Iran's conditions are accepted by Washington, the possibility of reopening this waterway and resuming negotiations will arise.
