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The full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could take several weeks even if the United States and Iran reach a peace deal immediately, according to recent diplomatic and media reports.
The Nikkei financial newspaper reported, citing a diplomatic source from the Middle East, that Washington and Tehran are discussing a plan under which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz 30 days after a peace deal is reached.
In practice, this means that even if an agreement is reached in the coming days, the full resumption of commercial shipping could be delayed until the end of June.
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime corridors for global oil and gas transport, has been largely blocked to commercial traffic during much of the recent conflict, causing tensions in international energy markets and rising oil prices.
Earlier, a senior US official said that Iran had agreed "in principle" to reopen the strait. According to him, the agreement would be linked to the lifting of the US blockade of Iranian ports.
Diplomatic sources say the parties are considering a 60-day deadline to finalize the final agreement, while contacts between regional mediators and the American and Iranian delegations continue.
The issue of the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most sensitive topics in the negotiations, as Iran considers control over the corridor a key element of its regional security and influence. On the other hand, the US and its allies seek guarantees for freedom of navigation and the stability of global energy supplies.
Analysts estimate that even in the event of a political agreement, the full restoration of commercial traffic and the normalization of maritime operations will take time due to security issues, maritime insurance, and military coordination in the region.
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