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An Omani diplomatic delegation arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to discuss mechanisms for managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This visit follows previous efforts, during which the Sultanate of Oman had proposed managing navigation in the Strait through two separate lanes, a proposal that has not yet been finalized, in addition to another proposal for an agreement regulating navigation corridors in the vital region. For its part, the Omani News Agency confirmed that Muscat and Tehran have agreed to continue technical and political discussions with the aim of reaching an agreement on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with international law. Conversely, Iranian reports, citing high-level sources, indicated that Tehran is proceeding with its own plan for managing the Strait and will not back down in the face of what it described as "threats and psychological and media warfare." These developments coincide with a previous recommendation issued by the Governing Council of the United Nations maritime agency, which urged member states not to recognize what it termed "an Iranian attempt to assert sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz" or the unilateral decision taken by Tehran regarding the supervision of navigation in this strategic maritime passage.
