Rubio reaffirms free navigation in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran talks and regional diplomacy push
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Rubio’s statements came during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council in the Bahraini capital, Manama, where he stressed that Washington would not make any commitments that could undermine the security and stability of its regional partners, amid tensions linked to ongoing agreements with Iran.
The U.S. official explained that his country is pursuing a diplomatic track with Tehran, while at the same time taking into account the interests of its Gulf allies on a step-by-step basis. He reaffirmed that any eventual settlement would not come at the expense of the security or stability of regional countries.
Sultanate of Oman: Arrangements related to Hormuz do not include imposing "any fees"
In parallel with the American position, the Sultanate of Oman confirmed that arrangements related to the Strait of Hormuz do not include the imposition of any transit fees, noting that Muscat plays a supportive role in ensuring maritime security and safeguarding international shipping lanes.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi stated: “Any future arrangements will remain within the framework of international law, ensuring free passage through the Strait, which is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes,” adding that “the objective is to enhance stability rather than impose additional burdens on maritime traffic.”
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