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The United States is considering a partial agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report published on Tuesday.
A Pakistani official familiar with the matter told The Washington Post that Iran has asked Washington to lift the blockade imposed on its ports in exchange for reopening the strategic waterway to maritime traffic.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the discussions, did not clarify whether Tehran would continue to require coordination for ship transit or impose fees on vessels.
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The newspaper said Iran is linking the lifting of the blockade on its ports to reopening the Strait of Hormuz for navigation.
Some officials believe that reaching a deal focused on reopening the strait may be the most realistic option at present, given the stalled nuclear negotiations. Others warn that any partial agreement may not alter Iran’s long-term strategic behaviour.
US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Tuesday that “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse’. They want us to ‘Open the Hormuz Strait,’ as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation.”
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