What are the key terms of the reported 60-day agreement on the Strait of Hormuz involving the US, Iran, and Oman?

According to the news, the proposed 60-day agreement would allow inbound vessels to use a northern lane near Iran, while outbound traffic would travel through Omani waters in coordination with Iran; no tolls or fees would be charged during the agreement, and Iran and Oman would jointly work to clear mines from a middle shipping lane to enable future two-way traffic.

What did Trump say about the timing and prospects of a Hormuz deal, and what leverage did he signal?

Trump told reporters in Los Angeles that a deal 'could happen' as early as Wednesday or Thursday, saying talks with Iran are 'moving along very nicely' and that 'we’ll know in 48 hours'; he also repeated a threat that 'if they don’t make a deal, it’s going to be too bad,' and noted he had held off on attacks he described as 'the largest since World War II.'

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