According to the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim, Iran and Oman plan to collect transit fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire. The Associated Press adds that Iran will use these funds to rebuild the country, while Oman's plans are unclear.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt enthusiastically stated that “President Trump has led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi published a statement on the X platform, stating that “Iran's military will coordinate the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire.” He also added that Iran was considering the United States' 15-point proposal to end the war and that Washington had accepted the “general framework” of Iran's 10-point proposal “as a basis for negotiations.”
Analysts warn that there is still uncertainty about the extent of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the trade normally passes. world transport of crude oil. There are also questions about whether the proposed US-Iran talks will lead to a permanent end to the war, CNN reports.
Trump threatened to “destroy civilization.” Hours full of waiting
In recent days, Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure, including power plants, bridges and water desalination facilities, if Iran does not conclude an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program acceptable to the US and does not open the Strait of Hormuz. The American leader repeatedly postponed the date by which Iran was to meet these conditions.
According to the latest version, the ultimatum was to expire at 2 a.m. from Tuesday to Wednesday, Polish time, but less than an hour earlier Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire.
