Oman has denounced continued attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, branding them “a violation of international law and the sovereignty of territorial waters, and represent a threat to the safety of maritime navigation, the security of the region, and its stability”, according to its state news agency.

“The Sultanate of Oman affirms in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the ongoing negotiations regarding arrangements related to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding in a positive and constructive atmosphere, emphasising the importance of avoiding any actions that could affect these negotiations and the progress achieved, which takes into account the interests of all parties,” the Oman News Agency adds.