Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi, have affirmed their two countries’ commitment to uphold international law regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reports citing the Oman News Agency.

As the US and Iran prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding later this week, “the two ministers renewed their countries’ commitment to the rules of international law regarding the safe and free passage of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz”, the agency reports.

During the phone call, the two leaders have expressed “their hope that the upcoming phase will witness serious and diligent efforts from all parties to ensure a supportive and sustainable environment for an effective and constructive political and diplomatic path, thereby preserving the region’s security and stability”.