Qatar's prime minister will promote talks between Iran and Gulf states, plus Iraq, on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. A diplomat briefed on the matter said Gulf states are expected to push to avoid transit tolls through the strait.
Qatar's prime minister is set to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the Gulf states—along with Iraq—over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Wednesday afternoon. The report cites a diplomat familiar with the matter who said Gulf states are expected to push for free passage through the strait without transit tolls. The initiative comes after weeks of diplomatic activity around the strategic waterway. As The Zioneer reported on June 12, the U.S. and Iran were nearing a 60-day ceasefire deal that included reopening the strait without shipping tolls. More recently, an Iranian source told Tasnim on June 15 that the reopening would begin after signing a memorandum of understanding, though subsequent statements out of Tehran have linked the strait's status to Israeli operations in Lebanon and broader regional conditions. No timeline has been set for the talks the Qatari PM aims to advance, and the specific positions of each Gulf state remain undisclosed.
3 developments
- StrongQatar Foreign Ministry: Reopening Strait of Hormuz Is Top Priority
- DevelopingQatar's PM condemns attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz in call with Iranian FM
- StrongIran confirms Muscat talks with Oman, agrees to continue Strait of Hormuz discussions
- StrongIran says it will hold talks with Oman to set fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
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