Middle East crisis live: Iran and Oman agree on coordinates of route through strait of Hormuz, says Iranian foreign ministry
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Key context: <p>Joint announcement for geographic coordinates being finalised, says spokesperson, adding that it would not guarantee security in waterway</p><p>The geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the <strong>strait</strong> <strong>of Hormuz</strong> have been agreed by <strong>Iran</strong> and <strong>Oman</strong>, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided no third parties interfere, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson <strong>Esmaeil Baghaei </strong>said on Wednesday.</p><p>Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/05/us-iran-israel-oman-strait-of-hormuz-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Joint announcement for geographic coordinates being finalised, says spokesperson, adding that it would not guarantee security in waterwayThe geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz have been agreed by Iran and Oman, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided no third parties interfere, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday.Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway. Continue reading...
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