Pakistan, Iran explore reopening Strait of Hormuz, easing West Asia tensions

The initiative seeks to establish a “temporary joint maritime corridor” and project for mine clearance to restore safe navigation through the area, according to the statement.

Technical talks between the two sides will continue with the aim of agreeing on a permanent maritime corridor, the future administration of the strait, as well as a mechanism for information exchange, traffic management, and the provision of relevant maritime and security services, it said.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas previously passed, has remained largely closed since March, when Iran moved to block the waterway following US and Israeli attacks on Feb. 28 that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.