Hormuz Mission Talks Target Sanctions and Industry Cooperation

Middle Eastern coverage highlights Iran’s message that the strait is open but that Tehran must have a central role in managing security and traffic. Iranian officials say foreign naval build‑ups and what they call aggression against Iran created the crisis, and that any long‑term solution must respect Iran’s rights, including possible economic benefits from managing the route. Commentators in the region debate whether Iran can legally demand IRGC permission or tolls, and warn that neither Washington nor Tehran is likely to achieve a clear victory in this tug‑of‑war.

• •Iran’s foreign minister has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for passage during the ceasefire, presenting this as a goodwill step.
• •Iran is introducing a requirement that vessels obtain permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing security concerns.
• •Iranian diplomats argue that sustainable security in Hormuz depends on halting what they describe as aggression against Iran and acknowledging its rights over nearby waters.
• •Regional analysts describe the US‑Iran contest over Hormuz as a long struggle where neither side is likely to secure full control.
• •Some Middle Eastern legal experts question whether Iran can lawfully impose tolls on ships, warning that such a move could trigger stronger Western naval responses.