US-sanctioned Iranian airline cancels flights to Turkey, Oman

Based in Tehran, the privately owned airline has been sanctioned by the United States since 2011 on account of its alleged support for the IRGC's Quds Force, which is responsible for covert operations and support efforts to Iran's regional proxies.

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Iran, Oman near finalizing ‘temporary’ safe route in Strait of Hormuz: Ministry

Iran and Oman - both littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz - have reportedly made progress in bilateral talks seeking to establish a joint management system for the strategic waterway that will likely spell an end to free transit.

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Iran, Oman discuss ‘phased’ framework to restore Hormuz navigation

The Omani and Iranian foreign ministers discussed “a phased framework that could provide a practical and workable basis for moving forward,” including “the establishment of a joint temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz” and an agreement to implement “a joint project to clear the Strait of mines.”

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Iran, Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz shipping route map: Foreign ministry

“Despite US obstruction, these talks have been moving forward and positively over the past three weeks, and an agreement has been reached on a shipping traffic map,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.

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Iran, Oman talks on managing Strait of Hormuz ‘nearly complete,’ Araghchi says

“Negotiations with Oman regarding the establishment of a temporary route are almost complete,” Araghchi said at a ceremony for journalists’ day.

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Iran, Oman reach understanding on proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping route

“The geographical coordinates of the route considered by the parties [Iran and Oman] have been agreed on, and if some third parties do not obstruct work in this regard, the joint statement of the two countries, including the main considerations and agreed points, is also in the final review and drafting stage,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said.

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Projectile strikes tanker off Oman coast as Hormuz tensions continue

The vessel was hit on Friday about 20 kilometers off Oman's Lima, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which said the strike damaged the engine room but caused no reported casualties.

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Iran, Oman hold talks on Hormuz shipping management

Baghaei said the talks, held in Tehran on Friday and Saturday at the deputy foreign minister level, focused on “common principles and operational mechanisms for managing safe shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz while respecting the sovereign rights of the two coastal states.”

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‘Unacceptable’: IRGC criticizes new Hormuz transit routes announced by Oman

“Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is only possible through the routes announced by Iran,” the IRGC Navy said.

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