Iran Wants to Bar US, Israeli Ships From Hormuz in Deal A proposed agreement between Iran and several countries aims to establish a formal mechanism for ship passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz while preventing vessels from the United States and Israel from transiting the waterway.
The deal seeks to address long standing disputes over issues such as nuclear proliferation and ballistic missile development, as well as Iranian concerns about US naval presence in the region.
Understanding the Deal: What's at Stake for Iran and the US Tensions between Iran and the United States have been simmering for years, with disagreements on key issues like the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).