Iran has announced that it will temporarily guarantee safe passage for maritime traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for a two-week period, a move aimed at creating room for negotiations with the United States to end the ongoing conflict.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the arrangement would allow ships to pass through the narrow oil corridor while diplomatic talks take place.
“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations,” Araghchi wrote on X.
The announcement followed a statement by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirming that negotiations involving Iran, the United States and Israel would begin Friday in Islamabad.
Officials said the talks are expected to last two weeks but could be extended if both sides agree.
The Iraq government welcomed the development, describing the temporary de-escalation as a positive step and urging all parties to pursue sustained dialogue.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, carrying a large share of global oil shipments, meaning any disruption has immediate consequences for global markets.
