The United States and Iran are reportedly discussing a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz roughly 30 days after reaching an agreement to end hostilities, according to a report by the Nikkei Asia citing a Middle East diplomatic source.
Under the proposed arrangement, Iran would clear naval mines from the strategic waterway during a 30-day period following any agreement. Once completed, the strait would be reopened to unrestricted passage for vessels from all countries, ensuring free and safe navigation, the report said.
The plan would also see Iran halt the collection of transit fees through the chokepoint, according to the same report.
Separately, the ceasefire agreed in early April would reportedly be extended for 60 days, during which negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme would continue, Nikkei added.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route, lies at the centre of long-standing geopolitical tensions between Tehran and Washington, with any disruption often having immediate implications for global oil and shipping markets.
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