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Key Points:
- Iran and Oman have prepared a draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pending final approval from Iran’s supreme leader, aiming for a temporary solution that allows controlled passage and collection of service fees from ships.
- The deal would involve ships entering the Persian Gulf via an Iran-controlled route and exiting through an Oman-controlled route, reflecting Iran’s insistence on retaining some control over the strait despite international norms of free passage.
- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a deal being reached soon, though Gulf officials indicate a 50-50 chance of agreement by Friday, with ongoing negotiations involving Iran, Oman, and indirectly the U.S.
- Iran has warned Gulf states that any U.S. strike on its territory would provoke retaliatory attacks on critical regional energy infrastructure, raising the stakes of the negotiations amid fears of renewed conflict.
- While the geographic routes have been agreed upon, unresolved issues remain, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards must approve the final deal, underscoring internal complexities within Iran’s decision-making process.
