Iran privately told Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

Key Points:

• Iranian officials privately admitted to Trump advisers that attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz were a mistake caused by a rogue hardliner faction, and expressed a desire to continue negotiations, according to senior U.S. officials.
• The White House demands a public acknowledgment from Iran regarding the attacks, which the Trump administration views as a ceasefire violation, while President Trump has directed his team to pursue talks scheduled in Oman.
• U.S. officials warned that if Iran does not commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open as before, the administration will respond with military and economic measures.
• The Trump administration believes Iran reneged on the agreement due to surprise at increased traffic in the southern lane of the strait, and is willing to give negotiators limited time to secure a deal.
• Officials indicated that failure by Iran to honor the trade route agreement would prevent progress on addressing Iran's nuclear program, and rejected speculation that security threats against Trump influence decision-making.