When Iran may reopen Strait of Hormuz: Tehran gives answer
Illustrative photo: the Iranian regime has suggested the opening of the strait (Getty Images)
Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz for ship transit permanently as early as April 9 or 10. This move is expected to take place ahead of negotiations with the United States, according to Reuters.
A senior official from the ayatollah regime said that Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which would operate in a "limited and controlled way." This could happen on Thursday, April 9, or Friday, April 10, ahead of a meeting between US and Iranian representatives in Pakistan.
"If an understanding on a framework for talks is reached, the strait could be opened 'limited, under Iran's control,'" he explained.
At the same time, the passage will be subject to a number of conditions. In particular, ships will have to coordinate their transit and further movement with the Iranian military.
"Coordinating with the Iranian military will be mandatory for all ships. Still, the ceasefire is fragile; however, we prefer lasting peace, but Iran has no fear of returning to war if the US wants to go the same way," the source said.
Ceasefire between the US and Iran: What is known
On the night of April 8, just hours before the US ultimatum expired, Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
After that, Trump stated that the United States had achieved a "complete and total victory" following the agreement with Iran on a temporary ceasefire. Notably, Iran also claimed "victory."
In addition, media reports said that the first direct talks between Washington and Tehran since the start of the war are scheduled for Friday, April 10, in Pakistan’s capital. The US delegation is likely to be led by Vice President J.D. Vance.
