TEHRAN, Jun 29: Iran's foreign ministry said Monday it had held the first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran and Washington signed their preliminary deal to end the Middle East war.
Both Iran and Oman say they hold sovereignty over the waterway, a vital route for Gulf energy exports that Tehran blockaded during the war.
"During a trip to Muscat, the first meeting of the Joint Hormuz Committee was held," said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister KazemGharibabadi on X, without specifying the date.
"While reviewing the current issues related to the strait, we exchanged views on the future management," he added.
Hormuz is a narrow stretch of water separating Iran and Oman that is only about 30 kilometres (18 miles) wide.
The future of the strait has been a key sticking point during talks between Tehran and Washington to end their conflict.�" AFP
