The United States and Gulf Cooperation Council members on Thursday demanded the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting any tolls or attempts by Iran to assert control over the strategic waterway while reaffirming their shared goal of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons . The call came during a high-level meeting in Manama, Bahrain, as regional tensions flared following a drone strike on a cargo ship near Oman that prompted the United Nations to pause evacuation plans for stranded seafarers.

Iran pushed back forcefully, declaring that safe passage through the strait cannot be guaranteed without prior coordination with Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stated that any framework must be based on the Islamabad memorandum’s Article 5, warning that alternative routes established without Iranian consent are illegal and pose serious security risks . Iranian authorities confirmed they had turned back three foreign tankers attempting to transit an unauthorized corridor, underscoring the Islamic Republic’s insistence on maintaining exclusive oversight of maritime traffic.

The diplomatic standoff deepened as UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held a rare call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Friday, stressing the need to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of navigation through the strait . The exchange marked one of the few public contacts between Abu Dhabi and Tehran since regional hostilities escalated, reflecting cautious efforts to de-escalate despite entrenched positions.

Meanwhile, markets showed tentative signs of stabilization after a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace accord led to a drop in oil prices, with the first tankers resuming transit through the strait . Empty LNG carriers began gathering off Qatar’s Ras Laffan, signaling a gradual recovery in trade flows. Yet uncertainty persisted as Iran reiterated its claim to levy fees for safe passage, with reports suggesting Tehran expects up to $40 billion annually from Hormuz transit tolls .

U.S. President Donald Trump condemned what he described as a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire after drones targeted vessels in the strait, accusing Iran of undermining the fragile agreement . The incident, which caused damage to a tanker, raised fresh doubts about the durability of the interim deal as regional actors jockey for influence. Oman and Iran, meanwhile, continued talks on a joint administration model for the strait, though no breakthrough was announced Friday.

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yenisafak · about 5 hours ago

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yenisafak · about 5 hours ago

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yenisafak · about 5 hours ago

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welt.de · about 5 hours ago

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yenisafak · about 5 hours ago

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