Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as Thursday or Friday if a ceasefire framework is finalized before the upcoming meeting between Iran and the United States in Pakistan, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Reuters. The official said the reopening process will be coordinated with Iran’s military forces to ensure safe navigation for commercial vessels.

The Strait of Hormuz was previously closed by Iran during the ongoing conflict, causing significant disruption and volatility in global oil and gas markets. As part of the ceasefire understanding with the United States, Tehran has agreed to allow commercial shipping to resume safely through the strategic waterway.

The decision to reopen the strait marks a potential easing of tensions that have affected global energy supplies, though the final timing depends on the completion of the ceasefire framework.