Oman – Iran foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to ensure safe and free passage in Strait of Hormuz

From King Solomon to the Ayatollah: Whoever controls the passage controls the price

With Iran's rulers threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, the modern world is reminded of an ancient truth: geography is power. The Strait is just a narrow channel between Iran and Oman, yet a huge share of the world's oil flows through it. Control that passage and you can rattle global markets, spike prices, and make nations nervous. Why the land of Canaan was so important When God...

Oman – Iran foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to ensure safe and free passage in Strait of Hormuz

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart Araghchi in a telephone conversation on late Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safe and free passage of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Oman’s state news agency, the two ministers stressed their shared commitment to international law governing navigation in the strategic waterway. They also expressed hope that all parties would engage …