US, Iran confirms reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran have confirmed separately on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz is now reopened after negotiators from the two countries, under Qatari and Pakistani mediation, concluded the first round of talks in central Switzerland.

US President Donald Trump said on a social media post the same day that given "major concessions" by Iran, including Iran's consent to the highest-level nuclear inspections, the US will "allow the Hormuz Strait to remain open, with no further blockade."

Iran and Oman issued a joint statement on Tuesday affirming their commitment to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that all arrangements relating to the waterway "must fully respect their sovereignty and sovereign rights."

The developments came a day after mediators announced encouraging outcomes from the first round of indirect US-Iran talks in Switzerland, including a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement and mechanisms to ensure commercial shipping security through the strait and end hostilities in Lebanon.