A Deal on Hormuz: The Siren Song of Middle Eastern Diplomacy The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, has become the focal point in the latest diplomatic standoff between Iran and the United States.
President Donald Trump's assertion that a deal is within reach on Hormuz, and by extension, on Iran's nuclear program, raises more questions than answers about the motivations behind this sudden shift.
Trump's decision to call off airstrikes against Iran was reportedly prompted by appeals from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, which have long been wary of a full blown conflict with Iran.