Strait of Hormuz Situation Temporarily Eases, Parties Urge Quick End to War Before Trump's China Visit
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have temporarily eased amidst the US-Iran conflict, with a Qatari LNG tanker allowed to pass through, indicating signs of de-escalation. Various parties are urging a swift end to the war before President Trump's upcoming visit to China, as energy markets remain volatile.
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Washington/Cairo, May 9 (CNA) — The US-Iran war has continued for over two months. After sporadic clashes in recent days, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz temporarily calmed today. Meanwhile, the United States is awaiting Iran's response to its latest proposal, which aims to formally end the war before commencing nuclear issue negotiations.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated yesterday that Washington estimated Iran would respond within hours. However, a day has passed, and Tehran has not made any move regarding the US proposal, which primarily involves formally ending the war before engaging in controversial issues such as the nuclear program.
US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott issued a statement, saying that Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Miami today. They discussed the necessity to "continue cooperation to deter threats and promote stability and security in the Middle East region." The statement did not explicitly mention Iran.
According to a Reuters report, LSEG shipping data indicates that a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz today, expected to head to Pakistan.
Sources suggest that Iran agreed to the passage of the Qatari vessel through Hormuz, intending to show goodwill to Qatar and Pakistan, who are mediating countries in the conflict, to build confidence.
If successfully completed, this would be the first Qatari LNG tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the US-Iran war.
The US-Iran conflict has thrown energy markets into turmoil, posing an increasingly severe threat to the global economy. Pressure for a swift end to the war is also mounting as US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China next week. (Compiled by紀錦玲) 1150510
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated yesterday that Washington estimated Iran would respond within hours. However, a day has passed, and Tehran has not made any move regarding the US proposal, which primarily involves formally ending the war before engaging in controversial issues such as the nuclear program.
US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott issued a statement, saying that Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Miami today. They discussed the necessity to "continue cooperation to deter threats and promote stability and security in the Middle East region." The statement did not explicitly mention Iran.
According to a Reuters report, LSEG shipping data indicates that a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz today, expected to head to Pakistan.
Sources suggest that Iran agreed to the passage of the Qatari vessel through Hormuz, intending to show goodwill to Qatar and Pakistan, who are mediating countries in the conflict, to build confidence.
If successfully completed, this would be the first Qatari LNG tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the US-Iran war.
The US-Iran conflict has thrown energy markets into turmoil, posing an increasingly severe threat to the global economy. Pressure for a swift end to the war is also mounting as US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China next week. (Compiled by紀錦玲) 1150510
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