US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
US media report that Iran told American officials an attack on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week was "a mistake." Washington is now seeking a formal pledge to prevent a repeat.
Iran told US officials that an attack on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week was "a mistake," according to US media reports, amid heightened regional tensions.
Washington is now seeking a formal pledge from Tehran to prevent similar incidents from recurring. US officials say the safety of oil and cargo vessels transiting the strait is critical to global energy supplies.
The tensions have already disrupted regional shipping traffic, with several companies rerouting or temporarily halting voyages. Diplomatic contacts are said to be continuing, though no formal agreement has yet been reached.
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