'Middle of the game': Iran renews list of demands around Strait of Hormuz The Strait of Hormuz, a critical bottleneck in the world's oil supplies, has become a focal point in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US.
Amidst this high stakes standoff, there are whispers of a possible deal that could unlock the strait's gates and restore commercial shipping to its former glory.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently stated that negotiators were "very close" to reaching an agreement on a temporary maritime transit route for ships entering and exiting the Persian Gulf.