【Breaking: Iran Demands Change to 60-Year-Old Navigation Pattern in Strait of Hormuz】After two weeks of negotiations, Iran and Oman have reached a breakthrough.
The Deputy Foreign Minister for International Affairs, Karibabadi, said that under the new arrangement, the temporary northern route near Iran and the temporary southern route located within Omani waters will both be closed. A new route passing through the territorial waters of both Iran and Oman will be activated in the future.
The design of this new route will place most segments within Iranian territorial waters, while other segments will fall within Omani territorial waters. This means that merchant vessels, during their approach to port and parts of their departure segments, will pass through Iranian territorial waters. A registration system will be established to record every entry and exit.
This implies that the strait will not revert to its pre-war status quo. Iran will hold some form of priority—regardless of whether the U.S. likes it or agrees with it.
This marks a significant shift from the long-standing navigation pattern in the Strait of Hormuz, which has persisted for approximately 60 years.
However, arrangements are one thing; this does not mean the Strait is now ready for re-opening.
The conditions for reopening include the U.S. lifting its maritime blockade, removing sanctions, and unfreezing funds.
Iran denies recent talks with the United States, acknowledges having received messages from Washington, but maintains that security threats caused by the U.S. still persist.
War is always fought over post-war arrangements. This statement holds true.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872725285844108/
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