Omani, Saudi FMs meet on maritime security in Hormuz Strait

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi met on Wednesday with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.



The two ministers exchanged views on regional developments related to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and underscored the strategic importance of the waterway to global trade and energy, according to a statement issued by Oman's Foreign Ministry.



They urged diplomatic solutions to ease regional tensions and safeguard the safety and freedom of maritime navigation, the statement read.



The ministers also reviewed bilateral ties and reaffirmed the importance of sustained coordination.



Following the latest round of clashes between the United States and Iran from Tuesday night to Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the NATO summit Wednesday that Washington may strike Iran again "hard tonight."