Tehran, Iran - Iranian authorities are considering a finalized agreement with Oman regarding shipping routes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The deal hinges on concessions from the United States, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. On Saturday, he stated that the agreement with Oman was "very close," but emphasized that full reopening of the strait would depend on U.S. adherence to commitments made in a June memorandum of understanding (MoU). Tensions between Iran and the U.S. escalated due to Washington's backing of a southern Omani route, failure to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and refusal to unfreeze Iranian funds frozen abroad due to sanctions. Hossein Mohebbi, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has a specific mechanism unrelated to negotiations between Iran and Oman. The IRGC views the strait as more than just an economic waterway; its geographical position provides Iran with significant power, which it intends to leverage. Mohebbi warned the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump not to interfere in the talks with Oman. On Friday, a spokesperson for Iran's national security commission confirmed that an arrangement with Oman over the strait had been agreed upon, and a deal could be imminent. However, approval from higher levels is still pending. Meanwhile, tensions persist in the region, with military activity reduced to make room for the Oman talks. The UAE reported a missile attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessel crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, although there were no casualties. The Iran-aligned Houthis continue to clash with Saudi Arabia in Yemen and disrupt Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Traffic through both straits has significantly decreased.