Iran, Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran Ministry says
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Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday. Both nations are currently in the process of finalizing a joint announcement regarding the maritime corridor.
However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has clarified that this bilateral understanding regarding the route's coordinates does not, by itself, guarantee security within the strategic waterway.
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The Hindu (IN)Emphasizes the caveat that the agreement does not guarantee regional security.
Middle East Eye (GB)Focuses on the procedural progress toward a joint announcement.
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