DOHA, August 11. /TASS/. Qatar has noted positive statements by Iran and Oman amid continuing talks between Tehran and Muscat on resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari said.

"Over the past couple of days, we have heard positive statements from both capitals, and we are looking forward [to the results]," he said at a briefing. The diplomat added that Qatar did not want any delay in reaching an agreement and favored the immediate resumption of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.

Earlier, Oman’s Foreign Ministry said that talks with Iran on a navigation mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz were proceeding in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in turn, said that the sides were close to reaching an agreement on the legal aspects of managing the strait and establishing new shipping routes.