Strait of Hormuz: A Tightrope Walk Between War and Diplomacy The past fortnight has seen a relative lull in airstrikes between the US and Iran, but the situation remains precarious.
Diplomatic efforts to broker an end to this five month conflict continue, with both sides intent on finding a way out without losing face.
At the heart of these negotiations is a deal that would allow Iran to have greater control over vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for relaxing restrictions on ships.