The United States, Iran, and Oman are reportedly close to a 60-day interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a potential announcement as early as Wednesday. The arrangement would route inbound shipping through Iranian waters and outbound through Omani waters, with no tolls, and includes clearing mines from the central lane within 30 days. The deal is also intended to restore the US-Iran ceasefire and restart nuclear negotiations, though a similar framework collapsed three weeks ago.
The United States, Iran, and Oman are reportedly close to finalizing a 60-day interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, according to a report Wednesday morning. The development follows a series of diplomatic signals that a breakthrough was imminent. The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday, citing Axios, that an interim deal could be announced as soon as today. Subsequent reports indicated that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had approved the agreement in principle over the weekend, with Iran's leadership completing the approval process on Tuesday.
Under the proposed arrangement, inbound shipping would use a northern lane through Iranian territorial waters, while outbound shipping would use a southern lane through Omani waters, coordinated with Iran. No tolls or transit fees would be imposed during the 60-day period. The sides plan to clear naval mines from the central lane within 30 days, after which it would be used for two-way traffic under a permanent Oman–Iran agreement. The deal is also intended to restore the US–Iran ceasefire and restart nuclear negotiations.
However, the agreement has not yet been formally announced, and a similar framework collapsed three weeks ago before fighting resumed. The report cautions that the arrangement remains tentative.
2 developments
- StrongTrump: US and Iran close to 60-day ceasefire deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
- DevelopingAxios: Interim deal on Strait of Hormuz could be announced as soon as tomorrow
- ConfirmedU.S. and Iran reportedly near agreement on nuclear freeze, sanctions relief, and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- DevelopingU.S., Iran, and Oman advance in Hormuz talks, unconfirmed report says
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