The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has formally welcomed Oman's initiative to establish a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, a move coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi announced the support, framing the corridor as a critical step to ensure the safe and uninterrupted passage of commercial vessels through the strategic waterway.
The diplomatic push comes as regional tensions threaten to disrupt one of the world's most vital energy chokepoints.
Albudaiwi explicitly condemned Iranian threats against shipping traffic, signaling a unified Gulf stance against attempts to weaponize the strait.
The establishment of a temporary corridor is intended to provide a structured, internationally recognized framework for navigation, reducing the risk of accidental escalation or targeted attacks on commercial tankers.
This development follows a series of escalating incidents in the region, including recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian sites after a drone attack on a commercial vessel.