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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Prince Faisal bin Farhan held the telephone conversation with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on Monday. The ministers reviewed bilateral ties between the two countries and examined recent regional and international developments. They exchanged perspectives on matters of shared interest with a focus on maritime security across key waterways. The discussion also addressed ways to bolster coordination that would contribute to broader stability in the Gulf region.
According to the ministry’s announcement, both officials stressed the importance of protecting the security of international maritime routes. They specifically emphasized ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and backing initiatives that promote regional security. Arab News reported that the call aligned with Iran’s statement a day earlier about its continued discussions with Oman on managing safe ship passage in the waterway. The Saudi Foreign Ministry posted details of the exchange on its official X account shortly after the conversation concluded.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration data places average oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz at 20.9 million barrels per day during the first half of 2025. This volume accounted for approximately 20 percent of global petroleum liquids consumption and one-quarter of all seaborne traded oil during that period. The EIA assessment found that crude oil and condensate volumes had declined since 2022 while petroleum product shipments rose modestly in compensation.
The International Energy Agency has reported that more than 110 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025. Roughly 80 percent of the oil and petroleum products moving through the passage that year headed to Asian markets. The IEA figures show that the vast majority of Qatar and UAE LNG exports rely on the strait, representing nearly one-fifth of worldwide LNG trade.
Anadolu Agency noted in coverage of earlier July contacts that the discussions occurred against a backdrop of renewed tensions between the United States and Iran that included tanker incidents in the waterway. Oman’s Foreign Ministry has documented multiple diplomatic calls by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi throughout the month aimed at restoring freedom of navigation and de-escalating conflicts. These efforts positioned Oman as a conduit for messages among parties involved in the regional dynamics.
Saudi Arabia and Oman maintain longstanding diplomatic cooperation within the Gulf Cooperation Council framework. The Saudi Press Agency has highlighted previous high-level exchanges between the two foreign ministers on similar security topics earlier in 2026. Such engagements have routinely covered economic ties alongside political coordination on issues affecting the wider Middle East.
