European states in talks with Iran over Hormuz ship transit: State TV

CAIRO – 16 May 2026: Iranian state television said on Saturday that European countries have begun talks with Tehran over ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz following the recent passage of vessels from China, Japan and Pakistan.

Iran has largely restricted shipping through the strategic waterway since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28, despite a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.

Meanwhile, Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi on Saturday said Tehran had prepared a mechanism to manage maritime traffic through the strait, with details to be announced soon.