Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi agreed to an arrangement in the Strait of Hormuz that prompted President Trump to cancel a planned strike on Iran, according to reports. The position of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the arrangement remains unclear.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi agreed to a Qatari-U.S. compromise proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a development that prompted President Trump to cancel a planned strike on Iran, according to reports. The proposal, which was reported earlier today at 09:15 Jerusalem, establishes a dual-routing system: vessels entering the Gulf will pass through Iranian waters, while those exiting will use Omani waters. The arrangement reportedly influenced Trump’s decision to call off the strike, marking a significant diplomatic pivot after days of rising tensions.
At 09:15 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported, citing two diplomats, that Araghchi had agreed to the compromise overnight. The reports also noted that Qatari mediators are continuing negotiations with Iran to secure the support of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for the understandings. The diplomatic progress was described as a key factor in the cancellation of the planned U.S. military action.
As The Zioneer reported on Saturday, the IRGC had declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to Israel-linked vessels, and earlier this week, the IRGC claimed to have repelled two oil tankers attempting to transit the waterway. The closure was part of an escalation after the collapse of prior diplomatic understandings. The current breakthrough comes amid internal friction between the Iranian government and the IRGC, which has been a primary domestic opponent to negotiations with the United States.
The IRGC’s position on the new arrangement remains unclear. Mediators are actively working to secure the corps’ support, which is seen as critical to the stability of any agreement. The absence of IRGC backing could undermine the diplomatic progress achieved so far.
4 developments
- StrongQatari mediators continue talks with Iran to secure IRGC support for Hormuz compromise
- StrongOmani mediators optimistic for Strait of Hormuz breakthrough in coming days, Bloomberg reports
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
- DevelopingReport: Oman submits formal Strait of Hormuz proposal to US
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