Iran may partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz — Reuters
Iran is considering allowing commercial vessels free passage through Oman's territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz.
This was reported by Reuters, citing its own informed sources in diplomatic circles.
This initiative can only become a reality if a broad agreement is reached with the United States to prevent further escalation and the resumption of armed conflict.
According to the sources, the Iranian side is prepared not to obstruct the movement of ships through the Omani section of the strategic passage.
However, a critical question remains: will the Iranian government agree to remove the sea mines it has laid, and will this permission extend to vessels with ties to Israel?
So far, details regarding the technical clearance of the waterway have not been disclosed.
The implementation of this proposal directly depends on the willingness of the administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump to meet Tehran’s key demand.
Iran seeks firm guarantees of stability to avoid a new round of confrontation that would exhaust both sides.
According to Western intelligence agencies, the proposal is already being reviewed in Washington.
The situation in the region has remained critical since late February, when the onset of direct conflict between the U.S. and Iran effectively paralyzed shipping.
Today, hundreds of cargo ships and about 20,000 sailors remain trapped in the Persian Gulf with no safe way out. This has caused colossal losses for the global economy and logistics chains.
The Strait of Hormuz, which is only 34 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, is the “lifeline” of the global energy sector.
It is through this route that oil, liquefied gas, and strategically important fertilizers are supplied from the Middle East to the Indian Ocean.
Any blockage of this route instantly triggers spikes in energy prices and food instability worldwide.
Iran estimates the damage from U.S. and Israeli bombings at $270 billion and is demanding compensation from five Arab countries
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