Tehran: An announcement regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected within hours. A high-ranking source revealed progress in ongoing communications regarding arrangements for the full reopening of the strait, indicating that an announcement on the matter may be issued within the next few hours or tomorrow.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Arabiya Al-Hadath quoted the source as saying that consultations between the concerned parties are continuing at an accelerated pace with the aim of reaching understandings that guarantee the resumption of navigation in one of the world's most important maritime passages.

These developments coincide with diplomatic efforts led by regional and international parties, amid confirmations of indirect contacts between the United States and Iran through intermediaries. Meanwhile, US officials have expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching an agreement.