A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera Wednesday that only one or two disputed issues remain before a final agreement on the Strait of Hormuz can be reached, and that any closure or reopening of the strategic waterway will depend on steps taken by Washington. The statement follows a Reuters report earlier today citing Iranian sources that a deal was not expected soon.
A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera on Wednesday that only one or two disputed issues remain before a final agreement on the Strait of Hormuz can be signed, and that the status of the waterway—whether closed or open—will be determined by Washington's actions.
The statement comes less than an hour after a Reuters report citing Iranian sources indicated that a deal was not expected soon. The new remark suggests that diplomatic channels may be narrowing the gaps, though the official conditioned any progress on U.S. steps.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a central theater of U.S.-Iran tension throughout 2026, with Iran imposing a blockade and later a partial reopening under a framework agreement. As The Zioneer has reported, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been a key obstacle, with internal friction between Tehran's diplomatic echelon and the military over the terms of any reopening. The latest statement appears to be part of ongoing Qatari-mediated talks aimed at securing a comprehensive understanding.
The official did not specify what U.S. steps would be required, but the comment underscores the fragility of the current diplomatic process. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
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