Oman urges Strait of Hormuz remain open amid U.S.-Iran tensions

Tankers are seen at Khor Fakkan Container Terminal near the Strait of Hormuz on June 23, 2025. Photo: Giuseppe CACACE / AFP Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open to international shipping and trade amid heightened tensions over the vital waterway during the U.S.-Iran conflict. Al Jazeera reported Friday that Albusaidi made the remarks on the sidelines of a meeting marking the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN treaty. He said vital waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, should remain open and accessible to maritime traffic and urged countries to avoid actions that could restrict freedom of navigation or disrupt international trade. Maintaining safe and open waterways requires responsible cooperation among coastal states and other stakeholders involved in maritime routes, Albusaidi said, according to Al Jazeera. His comments come as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz have intensified amid the conflict between the United States and Iran. The waterway is a major route for global energy shipments, and any sustained disruption could affect commercial shipping, energy supplies and international trade. Oman borders the Strait of Hormuz and has maintained diplomatic channels with Iran and other countries in the region. Muscat has also played a role in regional diplomacy, giving it a direct interest in maintaining the security and accessibility of the waterway. Albusaidi’s call comes amid concerns that the wider conflict could further disrupt commercial shipping and energy supplies. The extent of any future disruption to the waterway remains unclear. The Strait of Hormuz has become a key pressure point in the wider confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with any prolonged disruption potentially affecting energy markets and global shipping. The waterway carries a significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas exports, making its security a concern well beyond the region. Oman’s position reflects the broader diplomatic challenge facing countries in the Gulf, which are seeking to limit the conflict’s impact on trade and regional stability while avoiding direct involvement in the confrontation. The post Oman urges Strait of Hormuz remain open amid U.S.-Iran tensions appeared first on Khaama Press.