Axios reported the Trump administration has demanded Iran publicly, by Saturday,
pledge to stop firing on commercial vessels and confirm the Strait of Hormuz
will remain open. US officials said the request was conveyed via direct channels
and regional intermediaries. Washington says recent Iranian attacks on
commercial shipping in and around the strait breached a memorandum of
understanding signed weeks earlier and risk collapsing a fragile ceasefire.
Iran’s Araghchi is due to meet Omani Foreign Minister Badr al‑Busaidi in Muscat
on Saturday; the US wants a public commitment after that meeting that attacks
will cease and vessels will not be charged transit fees. US officials said
nuclear talks with Iran had made some progress but the Hormuz incidents raise
doubts about Tehran’s ability to implement more complex agreements. US warned it
would take further action if Iran refuses.
