TEHRAN, Aug 5 (Bernama-IRNA) -- Iran and Oman are continuing talks on establishing safe shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
The discussions are progressing positively at both technical and political levels between the two countries, Baqaei said on Tuesday.
“The talks, which are being held between the two coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz, are focused on establishing safe shipping routes while safeguarding the sovereign rights and security interests of Iran and Oman alike,” Baqaei said.
The Iranian official noted that Tehran is working with Muscat to develop the necessary mechanisms for future shipping arrangements.
Baqaei said the final outcome of the talks would be announced after the discussions are concluded.
Iranian officials maintain that the talks are a bilateral process between Tehran and Muscat and do not involve the United States, despite comments by some United States officials suggesting Washington has a role in the developments related to the strategic waterway.
-- BERNAMA-IRNA