WorldInterim agreement on the Strait of Hormuz expected to be announced today, Iran will control the northern route, Oman will control the southern route: US news website_x000D_
According to a report by the US news website ‘Axios’, two regional sources and a US official have said that the US is expected to make an official announcement today. The aim of the agreement, which came after weeks of negotiations, is to restore the ceasefire between the US and Iran and restart talks on the nuclear deal._x000D_
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According to the report, this potential agreement will meet some of Iran’s demands for greater control over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which it did not have before the war._x000D_
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Two regional sources say that the agreement has established a 60-day temporary arrangement between Oman and Iran, which can also be extended._x000D_
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Under the arrangement, all ship traffic entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz will pass through the northern lane that runs through Iranian territory, while traffic exiting the Strait of Hormuz to the Arabian Sea will use the southern lane that runs through Omani territory in consultation with Iran, with no tolls or fees being charged during this 60-day period._x000D_
According to Axios, the parties will also work to clear the middle lane of the Strait of Hormuz of naval mines within 30 days. Once the middle lane is cleared, it will be used for traffic to and from Oman under permanent arrangements between Oman and Iran._x000D_
According to regional sources, in addition to the talks between Oman and Iran, Qatari, Pakistani and Saudi officials were also involved in the mediation efforts. The White House has also been actively involved in these talks, and there have been several telephone calls in recent days between Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaid._x000D_
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Two regional sources said Abbas Araqchi had agreed in principle to the deal over the weekend, but it needed approval from Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the Supreme National Security Council._x000D_
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The Iranian leadership completed the approval process for the deal on Tuesday, according to a US official and a regional source.
