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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

April 8, 2026 8:07 AM

DUBAI, April ‌8 (Reuters) - ​Iran ​could open the Strait of Hormuz ‌in a limited and controlled ⁠way on Thursday or ‌Friday ahead of a ‌meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in ​Pakistan, a senior Iranian official, involved in ⁠the talks, told Reuters on Wednesday.

"If ​an understanding on a framework for talks is ​reached, the strait ‌could be opened "limited, under Iran's control," the ⁠official said.

"Coordinating with Iranian military will be mandatory ⁠for all ships. Still the ​ceasefire is fragile, however, we prefer lasting peace but Iran ‌has no fear to return to war ‌if the U.S. ⁠wants go ‌the same ​way."

(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Sharon ‌Singleton)

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