What happened: Iran announced a halt to retaliatory strikes linked to Strait of Hormuz shipping
Iran stated that it is halting retaliatory strikes connected to merchant navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Background and earlier Iranian positions: mines, a “safe route,” and talks with Oman
After the war began, Iran claimed that it laid mines along the central part of a strait used for merchant navigation. Iran also claimed that it designated a “safe” route along Iran’s coast to extend its control over the strait.
Iran said it made progress in talks with neighbouring Oman, where Oman holds the opposite coast. Iran and Oman discussed shared principles and operational mechanisms for ships transiting the strait.
What happened in June: joint administration and monetisation proposal rejected by the United States
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