Iran, Oman to discuss future Strait of Hormuz arrangements, Iran FM says

Oman says future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz would not involve transit tolls

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi meets with the Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Muscat, Oman, Jun 22, 2026. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman/Handout via REUTERS

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday that Iran and Oman would hold talks "to define future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz" following a recent joint statement in Muscat.

In a post on X, Araghchi said he had a productive call with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and that the two countries were determined to pursue the discussions with their neighbours.

Oman told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gulf Arab ministers at a meeting on Thursday that future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz would not involve transit tolls.