U.S. nears Hormuz deal, aiming for Wednesday announcement
Summary
The U.S., Iran, and Oman are close to making a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe ship passage. This deal would last 60 days, aiming to reduce conflict and restart talks on a nuclear agreement, with an announcement expected soon.Key Facts
- The deal involves a 60-day temporary plan for managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Inbound ships would use a northern lane in Iranian waters; outbound ships would use a southern lane in Omani waters.
- No fees or tolls would be charged for ship passage during this period.
- Both countries will work to clear naval mines from the middle lane of the strait within 30 days.
- After clearing mines, the middle lane would be used for ship traffic under a permanent arrangement to be negotiated later.
- The U.S. delayed military strikes to allow diplomacy more time to work.
- The White House and multiple regional countries, including Qatar, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, helped mediate the talks.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader and top security council approved the agreement recently.
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