Middle East live: Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Summary
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Tehran will control the Strait of Hormuz following talks in Switzerland between Iran and the United States. The two countries agreed to establish communication lines to keep the shipping route open and work toward ending conflicts in the Middle East.Key Facts
- Iran will administer the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.
- This decision comes after negotiations between Iran and the US held in Switzerland.
- The talks also covered efforts to end the war involving Iran and Israel and to improve security in Lebanon.
- Iran and the US agreed to set up communication links to prevent conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States eased some sanctions on Iranian oil after Tehran agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country.
- President Donald Trump said he might limit US support for NATO countries due to dissatisfaction with their backing of US military actions in Iran.
- Israel’s leaders expressed commitment to continue military actions aimed at protecting their country from threats in southern Lebanon.
- Asian stock markets showed mixed reactions amid uncertainty about the situation in Iran.
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