Iran Says It and Oman Reached an Understanding on Coordinates for Route Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it and Oman have agreed on the geographical coordinates for a route through the Strait of Hormuz and are finalizing arrangements for jointly managing passage, according to Tehran’s foreign ministry. Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said a joint statement covering the main points of agreement is still being drafted. However, he added that reaching an understanding does not make the strait safe for all vessels, blaming continued insecurity on actions attributed to the United States, including a naval blockade