Source to 'Post': Iran, Oman still have significant gaps regarding Strait of Hormuz

Despite an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman, Hossein Mohebbi, announcing an agreement with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post that significant disagreements persist. Mohebbi stated, "We have been in negotiations with Oman for about a month, and we have reached results that are acceptable to both sides," and accused the US of obstructing the deal. However, the source indicated that Oman opposes imposing fees on ships, a condition Iran insists upon for passage. Additionally, contrary to Iranian claims, Oman has not agreed on clearing mines from the strait. While Iran and Oman's foreign ministers discussed a "proposed framework" and a "joint project to clear the Strait of mines" on Tuesday, and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was expected in Tehran to discuss navigation, US President Donald Trump maintained that the strait is "a very functioning strait" and already open.