In a significant development, top diplomats from Oman and Iran have discussed a proposed framework for a temporary navigation corridor and mine-clearing project in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The talks, held between Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, took place in Tehran on Tuesday. The proposed framework includes the establishment of a temporary joint navigation corridor and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the Strait of mines. Technical negotiations will continue with the aim of reaching an agreement on a permanent navigation corridor and future arrangements for managing the strait. Albusaidi expressed optimism about announcing the temporary corridor soon, while emphasizing that future management and a permanent solution would be addressed in due course. The discussions underscored the importance of respecting the sovereignty of both countries and holding joint talks with Gulf littoral states to ensure international law is upheld and neighboring countries' sovereignty is respected. The discussions follow US President Donald Trump's claim that all mines have been removed from the Strait of Hormuz, a claim met with insistence from Iran that the strait will not fully reopen until the US meets its demands, including lifting naval blockades, dropping oil sanctions, and unfreezing assets abroad. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas exports, has been a contentious issue since it became a flashpoint early in the Middle East war.