Former Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan argues that the core obstacle in the current US-Iran negotiations is disagreement over sequencing: Iran reportedly expects the United States to remove or lift the naval blockade first, potentially followed by an opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This contrasts with remarks attributed to President Trump and echoed by Secretary Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance, who suggest that once the Strait is open there should be no new governance regime or toll collection framework. The clash over timing becomes a persistent sticking point that could derail any path toward de-escalation. The discussion highlights wider issues of maritime security, sanctions relief, and governance of critical chokepoints, with potential implications for global energy markets and regional stability. In my view, a credible path forward requires a phased, verifiable framework that ties concessions to observable actions, incorporates transparent monitoring, and invites regional and international stakeholders to participate in a balanced resolution. Without such a roadmap, assumptions and miscalculations risk widening tensions among Iran, the United States, Gulf partners, and other interested parties.

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Published: May 30, 2026, 3:02 pm