Jakarta, ThedailyID — The United States and Iran have agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control as part of the peace framework reached during talks in Switzerland. The agreement eases fears over one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes while stopping short of changing control over the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz carries around 20% of the world’s seaborne oil trade. Any disruption in the narrow passage can quickly send global oil prices soaring and shake international markets.
Under the agreement, Iran will continue administering the strait and overseeing its territorial waters. However, Tehran also pledged to guarantee safe passage for commercial vessels in accordance with international maritime law.
Meanwhile, the United States secured assurances that international shipping will continue without interference. The agreement also commits both sides to avoid military actions that could threaten maritime traffic or reignite tensions in the Persian Gulf.
The Hormuz arrangement forms part of a broader US-Iran peace deal signed in Switzerland. The framework includes plans for nuclear negotiations, sanctions relief, and a gradual reduction of hostilities after months of conflict.
Although the agreement lowers the immediate risk of a wider regional crisis, several issues remain unresolved. Israel has rejected parts of the broader peace framework, while fighting in southern Lebanon continues despite calls for de-escalation.
Energy analysts said keeping the Strait of Hormuz open was one of the most significant outcomes of the negotiations. The waterway remains a vital corridor for crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports from the Middle East to global markets.
Governments and investors will continue watching developments closely. Any future breakdown in the agreement could once again threaten one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes.
