Latest Developments in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Muscat have reaffirmed their understanding of a temporary navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is bolstering the defenses of sensitive sites, including nuclear facilities and a border area, in preparation for a potential response from the United States. At the same time, the U.S. President stated that a war with Iran would end soon, with expectations of a significant collapse in oil prices afterward. Iran also condemned British accusations of involvement in a security incident at the Finsbury Park base, affirming that the attack attempt was coordinated by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Additionally, the Revolutionary Guard’s navy claimed to have targeted a oil tanker in the strait, while 60 countries pledged to maintain freedom of navigation through international passages.