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A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order
During the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, the Arab Gulf states have borne the brunt of Iranian drone and missile strikes while incurring mounting economic costs. With limited prospects for a U.S.-Iran settlement, Gulf states, using Oman as an interlocutor, have pursued talks with Iran aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. This reflects a significant shift in regional dynamics: Gulf states are increasingly exploring arrangements with Iran to restore navigation without direct U.S. involvement. Even without U.S. acquiescence,
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