A report said Iran, which has effectively sealed off the Strait of Hormuz, has proposed to the United States a limited reopening of the strait.
According to Reuters on the 15th (local time), Iran has indicated it would not attack ships transiting Omani territorial waters within the Strait of Hormuz if a deal is reached to prevent future flare-ups.
It is seen as a pledge to refrain from attacking and to guarantee passage for ships using the sea lane closer to Oman, not Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz, which is only about 34 kilometers wide. In the strait, including Omani territorial waters, waters outside the shipping lanes are shallow, creating a risk of large tankers running aground, so vessels must follow designated routes.
Earlier, Iran strongly asserted its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and signaled it would begin in earnest to collect tolls from ships passing through the strait.
However, according to sources familiar with the internal situation, whether this proposal goes through depends on the United States, and it remains unclear whether Washington has responded to the reopening plan.
On the same day, White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing, "We view the prospects for an agreement positively," adding, "For Iran, it is clearly in its best interest to accept President Trump's demands."
President Trump has demanded the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a complete halt to Iran's uranium enrichment, and the dismantlement of its nuclear facilities.