US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

The talks, expected to take place in Oman on Saturday, are expected to be led by Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and two men heavily involved in Middle East negotiations – special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Meanwhile, a delegation from Qatar went to Iran on Friday to reduce tensions and facilitate transportation in the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran asked us to continue ‘talks,'” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social earlier Friday.

“We agreed to do this, but the US told them in no uncertain terms that the ceasefire was over!”

No new attacks were reported on Friday, following clashes in the Gulf region earlier this week; This marks the worst conflict between the United States and Iran since the two countries signed an interim agreement in June.

Three ships were hit while using the US-recommended route in Omani waters. Iran has repeatedly said the only “safe” passage is a route separate from its own waters.

The overall progress was achieved last month when the United States and Iran agreed to a 14-point memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and end hostilities “on all fronts.”

As part of the agreement, Iran and Oman are required to hold talks with other Gulf countries “to determine future management and maritime services” in the strait.

During the conflict, Iran has sought to assert its sovereignty over the strait, including establishing the “Persian Gulf Strait Administration,” which it said would manage “safe passage permits.”

Iran’s Fars news agency reported that under the new agreement with the United States, the strait will be managed by Iran in coordination with Oman, including possible “service fees” for the passage of ships through the waterway.