Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has had a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Muscat over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reports.

Tajani says on X that Araghchi briefed him on negotiations between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.

“I reiterated the importance of continuing the dialogue to swiftly reach a political solution to the crisis, including with the United States, and to avoid further escalations,” the Italian minister writes.

“It is essential to ensure full freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, without tolls or restrictions, in the interest of regional stability and the global economy.”

Tajani adds that he also discussed Lebanon with Araghchi.

“I hope that the ongoing negotiations in Rome will yield concrete results to consolidate the ceasefire and reach a general agreement,” he says.