Israeli Media: Iran Appears to Have Dropped Toll Demands for Strait of Hormuz

on November 9, according to The Jerusalem Post, Trump is scheduled to meet Qatari Prime Minister Al-Thani in Washington on Monday, indicating that Qatar is accelerating mediation efforts to push for a new interim agreement between the United States and Iran. Two diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations revealed that Al-Thani is bringing a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that has already been approved by Iran.

Under the proposal, the US would lift its maritime and economic blockade against Iran, while in exchange, Iran would stop attacking vessels and oil tankers of Gulf countries. According to the drafted agreement, the $8 billion in Iranian funds held in Qatar would be unfrozen. Iran appears to have dropped its demands to control the Strait of Hormuz and impose transit fees on passing ships. However, Tehran remains unwilling to discuss its nuclear program and does not even show signs of initiating negotiations on the matter. (Jinshi)