diplomacyApr 14, 2026

Iran Weighs Pausing Its Hormuz Shipping To Avoid Derailing Talks

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Iran is considering a short-term pause to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid testing a US blockade and scuppering a fresh round of peace talks, according to a person familiar with Tehran's deliberations.

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Bloomberg NewsBy Bloomberg News
Iran is considering a short-term pause to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid testing a US blockade and scuppering a fresh round of peace talks, according to a person familiar with Tehran's deliberations. The potential pause reflects a desire to avoid immediate escala…

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