What did Iran say about the status of negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that discussions between Tehran and Oman over management of the Strait of Hormuz are 'in the final stages'; however, Iran clarified it is negotiating a new route—not whether the strait as a whole will be open or closed—and the so-called 'middle passage' remains mined and would require clearance before regular use.

Why did Trump cancel the planned military strikes against Iran, according to the article?

Trump said he canceled the strikes—described by him as 'the likes of which have not seen since World War II'—after lobbying from Iran and Middle Eastern countries, specifically naming Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, all of which urged him to give diplomacy more time; Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized prioritizing dialogue to reduce escalation and achieve calm.

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