The US concession on Hormuz, Iran's threat and the wait for Mojtaba: 'Interacting with him is difficult'

The U.S. has made concessions regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz, with a draft agreement between Iran and Oman awaiting final approval from Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. However, Iranian state television reported President Masoud Pezeshkian stated, "interacting with him is difficult." The potential deal is a temporary solution to reopen the strait, allowing ships to enter through an Iran-controlled route and exit via an Oman-controlled route, with "service fees" collected. This comes amid Iranian threats that any renewed U.S. strike would target "critical energy infrastructure across the region." U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a deal is expected soon, possibly by Friday, stating, "We'll know within 48 hours. Things are moving nicely." Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed agreement on geographic characteristics of routes and that a joint Iran-Oman statement is in final drafting stages.