Muscat, April 27 -- In a major diplomatic push to resolve the maritime deadlock in West Asia, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held extensive talks with Iran's Abbas Araghchi on Monday to address the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting in the Omani capital comes amidst a flurry of regional mediation aimed at de-escalating tensions that have severely impacted global energy corridors.

In a post on X, the Omani diplomat detailed the nature of the engagement, emphasising the collaborative role required by regional stakeholders to secure the strategic waterway. "Good discussion on the Strait of Hormuz with Iran's Foreign Minister Dr. Araghchi. As littoral states, we recognize our shared responsibility to th...