Analyst: US-Iran interest swap key to reopening Strait of Hormuz
专家：霍尔木兹海峡能否重开 美伊利益置换成关键
Iran and Oman have reportedly agreed on a framework for a new shipping channel in the Strait of Hormuz, with a deal expected soon. The proposed arrangement would create a jointly managed two-lane waterway — inbound traffic near Iran, outbound near Oman — and would initially be free of charge. However, a Chinese foreign-policy analyst argues that the Strait's reopening hinges less on this technical agreement than on a broader quid pro quo between Washington and Tehran.
The view from inside
The piece frames the Strait of Hormuz issue primarily as a contest over话语权 (discourse power / narrative control), with both the US and Iran spinning events to suit their domestic and strategic needs.
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