Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi is Oman’s foreign minister and a top mediator in US–Iran diplomacy. He has helped broker talks and maintain channels amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and broader regional diplomacy.
Iran and Oman have discussed a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to manage traffic as US-Iran tensions persist. A phased framework and mine-clearing efforts are on the table, with ongoing talks shaping future long-term arrangements. Markets remain volatile as sanctions and military actions continue to influence energy flows.
The US and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement and opened a 60-day negotiating window that has paused charges through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman have formed a working group to study future administration and service fees. Shipping has begun to return but remains well below prewar levels while demining and safety work continues.
The United States has reiterated that international waterways must remain free of charges as Gulf partners push back against any tolling plan. Rubio has toured the Gulf amid a flurry of developments including a new shipping corridor near Oman, a temporary halt to evacuation efforts, and ongoing negotiations with Iran over a preliminary peace framework. The UN has paused evacuation plans for mariners in the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman coordinates a temporary route with the IMO.
Iran has continued attacks on US bases across the Gulf region, targeting Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman with missiles and drones. US-led airstrikes have responded with approximately 90 targets hit in Iran as the Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of the conflict. Regional leaders urge restraint while diplomacy is pursued.
The Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted as Iran and Oman have finalised a phased framework for a temporary maritime corridor and a plan to clear mines, with technical talks aiming for a permanent route and future Strait management.