Middle East live: Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks with Oman
Summary
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the United States ends the ongoing war, despite talks with Oman about creating a temporary safe transit corridor. The two countries are also discussing clearing mines from the waterway, but Iran insists it will not reopen the strait until U.S. hostilities cease.Key Facts
- Iran and Oman are negotiating a plan to create a temporary navigational corridor and remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran insists the strait will remain closed until the U.S. ends the war.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil shipments, but traffic remains below average due to the conflict.
- The United States recently imposed new sanctions on Iran to pressure it, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of "economic asphyxiation."
- QatarEnergy is selling crude oil via ship-to-ship transfers outside the Strait of Hormuz to avoid the disruption.
- Japan plans to help develop alternative oil pipelines in the Middle East to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Recent attacks have hit ships near Oman, increasing tensions in the region.
- Pakistan’s army chief met with Iran to discuss preventing further escalation of the conflict.
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