Iran is reportedly considering a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by establishing a voluntary fund financed by Gulf states and European countries dependent on the shipping route, according to a report Tuesday evening. No timeline or conditions for the reopening were mentioned.
The report adds a new dimension to the diplomatic maneuvering over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has kept partially closed since tensions escalated earlier this year. Earlier Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that Iran had softened its position on allowing European countries to clear mines from the waterway, a sign of possible progress. The latest proposal, a voluntary fund, would shift the financial burden of maintaining the route to Gulf states and European consumers. It remains unclear whether this plan has been formally proposed to the relevant parties or reflects a preliminary Iranian consideration. The Zioneer has previously reported on Omani and Qatari mediation efforts, as well as a US-led naval blockade campaign.
- DevelopingReport: Iran drawing up plan for post-closure Strait of Hormuz reopening
- StrongOmani mediators optimistic for Strait of Hormuz breakthrough in coming days, Bloomberg reports
- StrongIranian source: Strait of Hormuz reopening to begin Friday after MoU signing
- StrongOman agrees to Hormuz compromise routing, demands IRGC support for Araghchi agreement
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