Iran to Allow US Ships Through Strait of Hormuz During Two-Week Ceasefire

Iran Agrees to Open Strait of Hormuz for Two-Week Ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that his country is willing to comply with a proposed two-week ceasefire with the US, contingent on an end to attacks against Iran. The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire in the region.

According to Araghchi, if attacks against Iran are halted, Tehran will agree to the terms of the ceasefire. The agreement includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is an important route for global oil supplies.

The US has announced plans to suspend military operations in the region as part of the proposed ceasefire. Iran’s response suggests that it is willing to reciprocate with its own restraint, at least for the duration of the two-week agreement.

Details of the agreement have not been fully disclosed, but Araghchi’s statement indicates that Iran is open to negotiations and willing to make concessions in exchange for an end to hostilities. The opening of the Strait of Hormuz will allow for increased maritime traffic and access to the region’s oil supplies.

The ceasefire proposal has been met with skepticism by some analysts, who have expressed concerns about its potential impact on regional stability. However, Araghchi’s statement suggests that Iran is willing to engage in a temporary truce, at least for now.

Source: Al Jazeera