Strait of Hormuz negotiations continue amid Iranian demands and US warnings

Negotiations over safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz proceed as Iran seeks U.S. concessions and regional talks between Lebanon and Israel continue in Rome.
Negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding safe transit corridors through the Strait of Hormuz continue, as Tehran seeks regulatory oversight of inbound and outbound maritime traffic. While U.S. President Donald Trump suggested an agreement could be finalized soon, he also warned of severe consequences if navigation remains blocked while downplaying the standoff as a strategic maneuver influenced by Iran's economic difficulties.
Tehran maintains that any reopening requires Washington to lift sanctions, halt military threats, and provide compensation for war damages.
Concurrently, Italian-hosted negotiations between Lebanon and Israel have entered their seventh round in Rome, as the United Nations reported that an estimated 800,000 displaced Lebanese citizens have begun returning to southern Lebanon.
Sources: Avaz, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Dan, Klix, Vijesti.
Sources
- Dan — (UŽIVO) Nastavljaju se pregovori Irana i Omana, SAD zabilježile napredak u razgovorima oko Ormuza
- Vijesti — Tramp: Dogovor o otvaranju Hormuškog moreuza mogao bi da bude...
- CDM (Cafe del Montenegro) — UN: Oko 800.000 raseljenih Libanaca započelo povratak na jug te zemlje; Tramp zaprijetio Iranu: otvorite Ormuski moreuz ili slijede teške posljedice
- Avaz — Iran traži velike ustupke za otvaranje Hormuza, Tramp poručuje: "Sve će se riješiti, to je poput šahovske partije"
- Klix — Jasna poruka Irana: Bez ustupaka SAD-a neće doći do otvaranja Hormuškog moreuza
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