Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran ​is seeking ​to establish ‌a mechanism with ​Oman to ensure sustainable security in ‌the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV ‌on Wednesday.

He said Iran was ‌ready to develop protocols for safe shipping traffic in cooperation with other coastal states, without ⁠providing ​further ⁠details.

Iran has largely shut the Strait of ⁠Hormuz to all ships apart from ​its own since the war with ⁠the U.S. and Israel began in late ⁠February, ​causing the biggest disruption to global energy supplies in history. ⁠The United States responded last month with its ⁠own ⁠blockade of Iran's ports.