Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state television that a pending agreement with Oman would bar all military vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed framework would route commercial traffic entirely through Iranian waters inbound, and a mixed Iranian‑Omani corridor outbound.

Trump administration’s response

The Trump administration has publicly opposed portions of the deal, particularly the joint Iranian‑Omani management of the exit route that the United States views as critical to global oil and natural‑gas supplies. President Trump warned that if Oman “gets in the way,” the United States could take military action against the Gulf nation.

U.S. naval movements

Amid the diplomatic tension, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled for a brief stop in Thailand after a lengthy deployment that included support for the Iran war. Thai officials declined to specify the port for security reasons, and the Royal Thai Navy said no exercises will be conducted during the visit.

Regional fallout

Iran’s war with Israel continues, with recent Israeli strikes in Gaza killing civilians and prompting a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport reported a 31.3% drop in passenger traffic for the second quarter of 2026, citing disruptions from the Iran conflict.

Germany has ended its military advisory mission in Iraq’s Kurdish region, and U.S. forces are also withdrawing from northern Iraq ahead of a September 30 deadline.

Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.