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Oman's foreign minister and Iran's foreign minister discuss understandings to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Confirmed1 distinct origin, 1 independent.

Oman's foreign ministry said Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and Iran's Abbas Araghchi reviewed contacts toward practical, political and technical understandings to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and agreed to keep consulting. Xinhua reported that Oman and Iran called for lasting maritime security arrangements to end the regional war. CBS News reported the call on the morning of 5 November US time.

When: 5 November 2026
Where: Oman, Oman
What: negotiation
Acting party: Government of Oman, Government of Iran
Attribution: Acknowledged by the acting party. Oman's foreign ministry announced the call.
In the record: Published 2026-11-06 02:00 UTC

Sources

Evidence Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official, party to the war · Government of Oman origin: Oman foreign ministry readout, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
Evidence Xinhua Media · Independent origin: Oman foreign ministry readout, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC
Evidence CBS News Media · Independent origin: Oman foreign ministry readout, 5 Nov · published 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC

History

First recorded 6 Nov, 02:00 UTC, as confirmed (an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin).

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