Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

April 8 (Reuters) - Iran could open the Strait of ​Hormuz in a limited ‌and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of ​a meeting between ​U.S. and Iranian officials in ⁠Pakistan, a senior Iranian ​official, involved in the ​talks, told Reuters on Wednesday.

"If an understanding on a framework ​for talks is reached, ​the strait could be opened "limited, under ‌Iran's ⁠control," the official said.

"Coordinating with Iranian military will be mandatory for all ​ships. ​Still ⁠the ceasefire is fragile, however, we ​prefer lasting peace but ​Iran ⁠has no fear to return to war if ⁠the ​U.S. wants go ​the same way."