Iran and Oman reaffirm commitment to free navigation through Hormuz Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to international law governing maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oman News Agency. During a phone call, the two ministers stressed the importance of ensuring the safe and free passage of vessels through the strategic waterway, as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding later this week. According to the agency, both sides renewed their commitment to international legal principles regulating navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments.