According to a report by Axios, the United States may announce a temporary 60-day agreement with Iran and Oman to regulate vessel passage in the Strait of Hormuz as early as today. If the diplomatic move fails, Washington is reportedly considering extensive military strikes against Iran.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Axios indicated an interim deal on the Strait of Hormuz could be announced soon, with a proposed 60-day arrangement routing inbound traffic through Iranian waters and outbound through Omani waters. Now, a new Axios report adds a coercive element: if the diplomatic move fails, Washington is considering extensive military strikes against Iran, according to the report. The report does not specify the nature or targets of the potential strikes.
This comes amid a broader crisis over the Strait of Hormuz. The Zioneer has previously reported on US ultimatums and strikes targeting Iranian capabilities to secure freedom of navigation. The current report suggests the administration is pursuing a dual-track approach of diplomacy backed by the threat of force.
The deal has not yet been announced, and the report remains unconfirmed.
4 developments
- DevelopingAxios: Interim deal on Strait of Hormuz could be announced as soon as tomorrow
- StrongOman agrees to Hormuz compromise routing, demands IRGC support for Araghchi agreement
- StrongTrump: US and Iran close to 60-day ceasefire deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
- StrongIranian source: Strait of Hormuz reopening to begin Friday after MoU signing
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