Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz Military Ship Ban

Iran is negotiating a temporary agreement with Oman that would ban military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, amid its ongoing war with the U.S. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said commercial traffic would be rerouted through Iranian and Omani waters, with a permanent plan to be negotiated within 30-60 days. He warned the strait would close if Iran's demands are unmet, following U.S. Treasury sanctions described as "economic D-Day." The war, approaching six months, has wounded over 750 Americans, with the U.S. requesting a $1.5 trillion defense budget including $70 billion for Middle East operations. Iran's currency hit a record low Monday amid escalating sanctions.