Iran state TV says European countries in talks with Tehran for Hormuz transit
Iranian state television reported that European countries are negotiating with Tehran for ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as Iran has been controlling shipping in the strait since the onset of conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The situation has significant implications for global markets and energy supplies.
- ▪European countries are in talks with Iran regarding ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran has blocked shipping in the strait since the outbreak of war with the U.S. and Israel.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
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Iran state TV says European countries in talks with Tehran for Hormuz transitSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz has rattled global markets and given Tehran significant leverage. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 16, 2026, 08:59 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 08:59 PMTEHRAN - Iranian state television said on May 16 that European countries were in talks with Tehran over transit for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.“Following the passage of ships from East Asian countries, notably China, Japan and Pakistan, we received information today indicating that Europeans have also begun negotiations with the Revolutionary Guards navy” to get permission to pass, state television reported, without specifying which countries.Iran has largely blocked…
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