Iran has announced a two-week window of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as it prepares to begin talks with the United States aimed at ending ongoing hostilities.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the temporary arrangement would be coordinated with the country’s armed forces.
“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations,” he wrote on X.
Iran said the two-week period would be used to facilitate negotiations with the United States and Israel, scheduled to begin on Friday in Islamabad.
In a separate statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that the talks are expected to last for two weeks, with the possibility of an extension if all parties agree.
Meanwhile, Iraq welcomed the development, describing it as a positive step toward de-escalation. The country’s foreign ministry called for sustained engagement to resolve underlying tensions.
The ministry said it “welcomes” the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States and urged both sides to pursue “serious and sustainable dialogue.”
It added that efforts should focus on addressing the root causes of the dispute and building mutual trust between the parties.
