Oman, Iran FMs discuss arrangements to secure maritime passages

The significance lies less in any concrete mechanism than in the framing: two regional states talking openly about passage security as a diplomatic deliverable rather than a military posture. Oman's role as discloser matters, keeping the channel visible without binding either side to specifics. For shipping, insurance and energy flows through these corridors, the operative question is whether de-escalation language converts into enforceable arrangements or remains declaratory. Watch for follow-up detail on what 'arrangements' actually means, and whether other parties to these waterways are drawn in or kept at arm's length.