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Iran and Oman Open Temporary Navigation Corridor, Start Mine-Clearing

8/26/2026

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Iran and Oman agreed to open a temporary navigation corridor and start joint mine-clearing.
Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi met Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday.
The plan moves from the temporary route to technical talks on a permanent corridor.
Talks will also cover information sharing, traffic management and navigation security services.
Iran says full reopening needs the United States to lift the blockade, end sanctions, free assets.

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Iran and Oman agreed to open a temporary navigation corridor and start joint mine-clearing.
Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi met Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday.
The plan moves from the temporary route to technical talks on a permanent corridor.
Talks will also cover information sharing, traffic management and navigation security services.
Iran says full reopening needs the United States to lift the blockade, end sanctions, free assets.