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Iran and Oman negotiate a "protocol" to cross the Strait of Hormuz

"The purpose of these talks is to examine the procedure for ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz ," said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagaei on Monday.

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Strait of Hormuz. Stock Photo: EFE

Iran and Omanare negotiating theProtocol   for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked since the US and Israel started the war against Iran.

"The purpose of these talks is to examine the procedure for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, "said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagaei on Monday.

Bagaei has indicated that the two countries met yesterday and that an agreement will be reached soon.



Both Iran and Oman have coastlines in Ormuz, a strategic corridor through which 20% of the world's oil flows.

The Islamic Republic, however, closed the Strait on 28 February, the day of the outbreak of war, and has since permitted only the transit of ships from the countries it has allied with.

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The EU says the opening of Ormuz is good news but insists that travel must be free

"The imposition of tolls for transit would set a dangerous precedent," said the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. On the other hand, in the context of the crisis and convened by France and the United Kingdom, 50 countries and international organizations have met in Paris. They have announced the launch of a "neutral" maritime mission to "assist and protect" ships passing through the Persian Gulf.

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