KABUL: Iran and Oman have resumed discussions on establishing a temporary joint maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters reported that the two countries have discussed and agreed on measures to establish a temporary shared corridor for shipping and to clear mines along the route.
The efforts to manage the Strait of Hormuz come as diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement between Iran and the United States have encountered obstacles, while maritime traffic through the strategic waterway continues to face security risks.
Iran and Oman are seeking to facilitate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz through a temporary joint maritime corridor and coordinate mine-clearance operations.