Middle East standoff: Why Gulf states may accept that Iran will control the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East standoff: Why Gulf states may accept that Iran will control the Strait of Hormuz

Amid repeated attacks on shipping and growing risks to alternative energy routes, Gulf states may be forced to accept a deal they do not fully support Persian Gulf energy producers are reportedly becoming increasingly resigned to Iran retaining significant control over the Strait of Hormuz, as efforts to reopen the vital waterway face a standoff … Read more

Strait of Hormuz standoff: What conditions have US, Iran set to reopen waterway

Strait of Hormuz standoff: What conditions have US, Iran set to reopen waterway

Iran says Hormuz will reopen only after US accepts its demands, while Washington seeks unrestricted commercial shipping. (Donald Trump, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian) Iran has made clear that a deal with Oman on a new shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz will not, by itself, reopen the strategic waterway. Tehran says the strait will … Read more