Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz 30 Days After U.S. Peace Deal

Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz 30 days after reaching a peace deal with the United States, Nikkei reported citing a source familiar with the agreement. The report said Iran would use the 30-day period to clear mines from the waterway. After that window, ships from all countries would be allowed to navigate freely and safely.

The same source told Nikkei that navigation would return to the conditions that existed before the de facto shutdown. No earlier reopening date was mentioned. com carried the same Nikkei account without additional details.

The reported deal centers on ending fighting and restoring commercial passage through the strait. Zerohedge noted that, under the timeline described, reopening would not occur before July at the earliest. No official statements from either government were included in the coverage.