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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz in calls with Oman, Saudi Arabia
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held separate phone calls on the Strait of Hormuz with his Omani and Saudi counterparts Badr Al-Busaidi and Faisal bin Farhan, state TV says.
During the calls, “they stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region and eliminate the insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hormuz due to the aggressive actions of the United States,” the state broadcaster adds.
Iran has maintained control over the strait since the start of the war on February 28, disrupting shipping through the vital conduit.
In recent weeks, fighting has also spread to involve Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The last few days have nonetheless seen a drop in hostilities in the region.
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