Informed sources have revealed that Tehran is considering suspending oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz for a short period. This is to avoid testing the naval blockade imposed by US President Donald Trump and to pave the way for a new round of anticipated peace talks. According to Bloomberg News, this step reflects an Iranian desire to avoid direct military escalation at a diplomatically sensitive time, as both sides seek to arrange a direct meeting before the ceasefire ends next week. This makes halting maritime traffic for several days a practical measure to build trust and enhance the chances of successful negotiations. Earlier on Tuesday, sources told Reuters that the US and Iranian negotiating teams could return to Islamabad this week to resume talks on ending the war, following the collapse of last week's talks, which prompted the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports.
