# Iran, Oman crafting new transit mechanism for Hormuz

- Link: https://www.tehranianonline.com/iran-oman-crafting-new-transit-mechanism-for-hormuz/
- Published: 2026-05-19T01:45:52+03:30
- Author: MohammadReza AbeshAhmadLou

Esmaeil Baghaei made the comment during his weekly press conference on Monday as
he described the US-Israel war of aggression against the Islamic Republic a blatant
violation of international law that forced Tehran to take a defensive action, according
to Tehran-based Press TV.

He said the Strait of Hormuz is a “vital” maritime passage whose importance extends
far beyond Iran, Oman, and the regional countries to the entire world.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always made tremendous efforts to safeguard safe
and secure transit through this route and continues to insist that passage through
the Strait of Hormuz must take place in the best possible manner with complete safety,”
he added.

He emphasized that both Iran and Oman consider themselves duty-bound to take necessary
measures to ensure secure transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as it is located
within the territorial waters of the two coastal states.

“The attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a coastal state, prompted Tehran
to adopt a series of measures under international law to defend its national sovereignty,
territorial integrity, and national security. These actions are permitted under 
international law and Iran’s domestic rules and are fully consistent with the country’s
legal obligations,” Baghaei pointed out.

The Iranian spokesperson confirmed that this process continues, adding, “We are 
currently in constant contact with Oman and other relevant parties to devise a mechanism
that realizes this goal.”

He noted that a meeting was held between Iranian and Omani experts in Muscat last
week, adding that contacts and consultations between the two countries on this matter
continue without interruption.

Baghaei’s comments come amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical
maritime corridor through which a significant share of the world’s energy trade 
passes.

Iran shut down the strait to its enemies and their allies after the unprovoked US-
Israeli aggression. Iranian authorities began enforcing much stricter controls last
month following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a blockade targeting
Iranian vessels and ports.

Tehran says the measures violate the terms of a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire that
took effect on April 8 and was later extended unilaterally by Washington.