Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom) reports that sources involved in the US-Iran negotiations say the Trump administration has expressed a de facto willingness to pay Iran for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to international norms. According to Kahana, Iran also claims it has sold $18 billion in oil since the US blockade of the Strait of Oman was lifted.
Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom) reports that sources involved in the US-Iran negotiations describe American concessions as far-reaching, with the Trump administration signaling a de facto willingness to pay Iran for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a departure from standing US policy and international norms. According to the same sources, Iran claims it has sold $18 billion in oil since the US blockade of the Strait of Oman was lifted, though this figure has not been independently verified. The report adds to the backdrop of the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, which The Zioneer has covered extensively, including a leaked memorandum of understanding that placed major concessions on Washington (June 17) and a senior US official's statement that the strait would reopen with no tolls (June 14). The talks remain fluid, with no final agreement confirmed.
2 developments
- StrongWSJ: US offers Iran frozen assets to drop Strait of Hormuz tolls
- ConfirmedReport: US presses Iran to drop Strait of Hormuz toll demand; Tehran unmoved
- StrongTrump reiterates: No final Iran deal may include tolls in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingSources report 'some progress' in Omani-Iranian talks on Hormuz shipping, but deal uncertain
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