Iran Holds Talks With Saudi, Oman on Strait of Hormuz Security
28 July 2026 1:05 PM IST28 July 2026 1:05 PM IST
Foreign minister calls for stronger regional cooperation and diplomatic efforts to restore stability amid tensions in the Gulf.
Iran's foreign minister held separate talks with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on securing the Strait of Hormuz and promoting regional stability.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls on the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani and Saudi counterparts Badr Al-Busaidi and Faisal bin Farhan, state TV said Tuesday.
During the calls, "they stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region and eliminate the insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hormuz due to the aggressive actions of the United States," the state broadcaster added.
Iran has maintained control over the strait since the start of the Middle East war on February 28, disrupting shipping through the vital conduit.
In recent weeks, fighting has also spread to involve Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The last few days have nonetheless seen a lull in hostilities in the region.
( Source : PTI )
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