Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks
President Trump stated that a diplomatic resolution regarding a vital waterway could be reached imminently following regional talks.
President Trump told reporters that substantial progress had been achieved regarding the vital waterway. Speaking in California, the president stated that an announcement could materialise swiftly. The remarks follow a dramatic diplomatic pivot over the weekend. Mr. Trump asserted that the United States had been prepared to execute massive military strikes on Iran before calling them off. According to the president, the decision to abort the operation came after he received urgent appeals from regional counterparts.
The president stated that he would prefer to secure a diplomatic resolution rather than continue combat operations."We were all set for the biggest attack since World War II, and they called me, and they said, 'Please don't do it, let's talk,'" Mr. Trump, President, via CBS News and Yahoo News
Parallel negotiations between Tehran and Muscat have yielded an agreed geographical route for commercial vessels transiting the passage. Tehran's foreign ministry confirmed that arrangements for jointly managing the transit corridors are approaching finalisation. Under the emerging framework under discussion, inbound ships would navigate channels closest to Iranian waters under Iranian coordination, while outbound vessels would utilise routes managed by Oman. Differing accounts surround the financial terms of the arrangement. While regional officials indicated that service fees would be levied to fund maritime security and environmental preservation, other sources reported that the proposal would exclude tolls entirely. President Trump has publicly rejected any arrangement permitting fee collections by Tehran, declaring that American forces would levy charges instead.
Despite diplomatic momentum, Iranian officials cautioned that maritime security cannot be guaranteed while American naval operations persist. Tehran maintains that the waterway will only become fully secure once the United States terminates its naval blockade of Iranian ports. U.S. Central Command reported that the active blockade has redirected dozens of commercial vessels since its reinstatement. Meanwhile, Houthi forces in Yemen continued their maritime campaign, claiming responsibility for missile strikes against Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Military pressures extend beyond maritime choke points. Pentagon sources indicated that military campaigns have depleted significant portions of the global stockpile of long-range precision munitions, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously rejected reports of inventory vulnerabilities, insisting that American stockpiles remain robust. In Washington, lawmakers pressed for transparency regarding military engagements, with congressional figures demanding the public release of investigative findings into high-casualty incidents earlier in the conflict.
Diplomatic friction also affected other theatres of conflict. In southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces resumed precise military strikes following what military officials termed a severe violation of existing cease-fire terms by Hezbollah. Concurrently, diplomatic talks hosted in Europe aimed at securing a phased Israeli withdrawal faced disruptions after delegations clashed over leaks from the negotiations.
What to Watch Next
- Pending announcements regarding the finalisation of the Iran-Oman joint management framework for shipping traffic.
- The resumption of talks in Europe concerning the southern Lebanon cease-fire and security arrangements.
- Congressional responses regarding military inventory disclosures and investigative reporting requests.
