Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed on Tuesday that ongoing discussions with Omani mediators regarding the Strait of Hormuz have been designated as positive on both technical and political levels. The statement follows comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio verifying that negotiations over the critical maritime corridor continue to advance toward a potential framework agreement.
The diplomatic movement occurs alongside reports indicating that intensive negotiations could yield an official agreement within hours or by Wednesday at the latest.
According to Iranian diplomatic representatives, the emerging framework focuses on maintaining security protocols along entry and exit lanes in the Strait of Hormuz while ensuring national security interests.
"The framework currently being discussed is intended to secure the sovereign rights and national security considerations of Iran and Oman," Baghaei stated regarding the negotiations. "The talks focus on maintaining security in the entrance and exit routes of the Strait of Hormuz, and the final results of the negotiations will be announced upon their completion."
The developments follow confirmation from Washington that bilateral diplomatic channels remain active through Omani intermediaries.
"There is progress in the talks on the Strait of Hormuz. It is not final, I hope an agreement will be reached very soon," Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated during public remarks.
The diplomatic push is proceeding with the endorsement of President Donald Trump, who is reportedly seeking a finalized framework agreement within 24 hours to pave the way for a broader arrangement to stop the war.
Reports published by regional media outlets, including Al Arabiya, indicate that the draft terms under review include significant operational concessions that would grant Iranian authorities effective oversight over commercial shipping lanes through the strait.
According to reporting published by Srugim News, defense and trade analysts continue to monitor the final negotiation stages to assess how the proposed security arrangements will impact international shipping schedules.
