Details of the Bergen Stock Agreement: From Lebanon to the Strait of Hormuz

The final statement of the Bergen Stock talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, announced the establishment of a “Conflict Control Unit” in Lebanon, the consolidation of Iran’s management over the Strait of Hormuz, and the start of a 60-day process concerning nuclear issues. These points are considered among the most significant agreements declared between the parties.

According to the report by the media committee of the “Minab 168” negotiation delegation, following diplomatic pressures from the Iranian delegation, the fragile ceasefire situation in Lebanon has been temporarily maintained. To oversee the continuation of this status, a mechanism called the “Conflict Control Unit” including Iran will be created. The report states that this move officially strengthens Iran’s role in Lebanon’s security dynamics.

In another part of the statement, the Strait of Hormuz issue was raised. Based on the agreement, a direct communication line will be established to ensure the gradual reopening of this strategic passageway, allowing immediate coordination with Iran in case of any problem in the implementation process. This action is described in the report as a reaffirmation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Moreover, three working groups will be formed in the fields of nuclear issues, sanctions, and supervision. According to the statement, these groups will begin their activities following the implementation of the thirteenth clause of the memorandum of understanding—which includes a ceasefire on all fronts, especially Lebanon, the start of lifting the maritime blockade, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and issuing documents for the removal of oil and petrochemical sanctions.

During these talks, a memorandum of understanding was also signed between Iran and Qatar regarding the release of frozen assets. Furthermore, based on the tenth clause of the memorandum, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department has issued documents for lifting oil and petrochemical sanctions for a 60-day period; a move that enables the official sale of oil and receipt of its revenues through banking channels.