Trump threatens Oman as it works on Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has again threatened Oman, as Iran reportedly works on a plan alongside the Gulf Arab nation to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Fully reopening the waterway has been a primary demand of the United States. The 60-day negotiating period to reach a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire, with no indication of an extension and both parties remaining far apart from their initial positions.

Iran claims to be close to finalizing a deal with Oman, stating they have reached an agreement on the transit route. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei informed reporters in Tehran that "an understanding has been reached regarding the map of the transit route." While he did not provide further details, previous reports suggest the deal would involve ships entering the strait via a route near Iran and exiting through a route close to Oman, all without incurring any fees.