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Esmaeil Baghaei reports Iran and Oman are in the final stages of drafting an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that negotiations with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are in the final stage of drafting. The agreement aims to establish a temporary arrangement for the shipping route, with Iran seeking to maintain a level of control over the international waterway. The administration announced that the U.S. blockade on Iran's ports remains in effect until a deal is reached. President Trump said a deal could be reached as early as this week, expressing optimism about the progress made. However, he reiterated his opposition to Iran charging tolls for transit, insisting that the U.S. would charge if Iran did so. President Trump also threatened to attack Iran if no agreement is made. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global energy supplies, with approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and natural gas pass through it. While traffic has increased recently, it remains significantly below pre-crisis levels. The administration announced that the U.S. military has assisted in the safe transit of over 1,000 vessels during the past three months.

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