Oman urges diplomacy to secure Strait of Hormuz navigation

Oman’s foreign minister called for diplomatic efforts to ensure lasting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Badr Albusaidi said he held “good” talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Muscat on Saturday, stressing the shared responsibility to address the situation and free stranded seafarers.

Good discussion on the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s Foreign Minister Dr. Araghchi.

As litoral states, we recognize our shared responsibility to the international community and the urgent humanitarian need to free the seafarers held for far too long.

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— Badr Albusaidi - بدر البوسعيدي (@badralbusaidi) https://twitter.com/badralbusaidi/status/2048477902241661353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2026