The US Vice President announced that Washington has established a strategic mechanism aimed at ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open to global maritime navigation. In a press statement, he explained that this initiative is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent military friction in the region. He highlighted that concrete arrangements have been reached to maintain the ceasefire and secure the safe passage of commercial vessels through this critical corridor for global energy supplies. He emphasized that freedom of navigation and the security of commercial shipping are central pillars in the current understandings, expressing confidence that the strait will remain open long-term through coordinated efforts.