Hossein Aghayi, a member of Iran International’s editorial board, said that if the proposed mechanism for reopening the Strait of Hormuz is approved by the United States, ship traffic would in practice be under the control of the Islamic Republic.

He said that ambiguity in the memorandum of understanding regarding the management of the strait and maritime services could also pave the way for new differences. Under such conditions, the repetition of the cycle of negotiations, threats, and war remains possible.