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

By Thomson Reuters Apr 8, 2026 | 7:07 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)