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Strait of Hormuz could reopen under Qatari plan to end US war with Iran
The Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Qatar has proposed a plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and end the US-Iran conflict, involving lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports and allowing IAEA inspections in exchange for reopening the strait to commercial traffic.
- The plan, discussed between Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and US President Donald Trump, would not require Iran to give up its nuclear stockpiles, addressing one of Trump's main concerns.
- Iran has also engaged with Oman on jointly managing the Strait of Hormuz and has proposed a seven-day plan to end the war, which includes lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets, but the US has yet to accept these terms.
- Despite ongoing diplomatic talks, tensions remain high as Iranian media reported missile strikes on Qeshm Island, with Iran warning of retaliatory actions against US and Israeli targets in the region.
- The US has not confirmed any attacks inside Iran, and Iranian officials emphasize the need for practical US actions rather than just promises before further negotiations can proceed.
