Iran Considers Halting Hormuz Strait Shipping to Avoid Collapse of JCPOA

BlockBeats News, April 14th - According to a source familiar with internal discussions in Tehran, Iran is considering temporarily halting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid challenging the U.S. naval blockade and disrupting a new round of peace talks.

The source said that this potential pause reflects Iran's desire to avoid an immediate escalation at a sensitive diplomatic moment as Washington and Tehran make logistical arrangements for the next face-to-face meeting.

The informed source stated that suspending maritime activities for several days is seen as a practical measure to prevent events that could undermine the fragile effort to resume negotiations. They indicated that Iran's considerations are still evolving. For example, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could quickly change strategy in an attempt to demonstrate that the U.S. blockade can be challenged without consequences, a move that could potentially derail diplomatic efforts. (Jinse)