Qatar will lift vessel restrictions on Sunday as Iran and Oman work on a short-term Strait of Hormuz shipping arrangement amid a reported pause in U.S. and Iranian operations.
Qatar said maritime navigation for all types of vessels will fully resume on Sunday, ending restrictions imposed during heightened security tensions in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as a reported lull in fighting between the U.S. and Iran has accelerated diplomatic efforts to restore shipping through the chokepoint, with Iran and Oman holding talks through the weekend and into Monday on a short-term arrangement for safe vessel passage.