politics

April 3, 2026

Iranian deal offer, US stance: what we know about situation around Strait of Hormuz

Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said that Iran will invite European, Asian, and Arab countries that want to use the Strait of Hormuz to enter into an agreement

Iranian deal offer, US stance: what we know about situation around Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

  • Iran is prepared to sign agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries regarding the use of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • A security conference focusing on the Strait of Hormuz closure will be held on April 2.
  • Iranian authorities have decided to close the Strait of Hormuz to vessels linked to the US, Israel, and countries that supported aggression against Iran.
  • Gulf countries are discussing the construction of pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, driven by conflict risks and supply disruption concerns.
  • The US will not participate in normalizing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that countries using it for oil transport should manage its restoration.
  • The container ship Safeen Prestige has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Around 400 vessels are awaiting decisions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

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