Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed that Tehran is close to an agreement with Oman regarding a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Araqchi emphasized that reopening the waterway would depend on other conditions, including compensation from the US. The ongoing discussions between Iran and Oman are aimed at resolving technical and legal issues surrounding a permanent arrangement while a temporary shipping route is being discussed. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed optimism about reaching an agreement, stating that the country is currently in a favorable position after the conflict. Oman has described negotiations as positive and constructive, but condemned repeated attacks on vessels transiting the waterway without assigning blame. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates reported a fresh attack on a ship affiliated with its state oil company by Iran, although no injuries were reported. A US official expects an agreement between Iran and Oman soon that could allow normal oil traffic through the strait to resume, but Tehran has linked reopening the Strait of Hormuz to additional demands from Washington, including an end to US threats against Iran, an end to military action, lifting of sanctions, and release of Iranian assets. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical pressure point in the ongoing conflict, as it is one of the most important energy shipping routes in the world.