IRAN — OMAN-IRAN HORMUZ TALKS ADVANCE; US CENTCOM RECOMMENDED HALT TO STRIKES

Negotiations between Oman and Iran over managing the Strait of Hormuz have made significant progress, with Muscat proposing a regional alliance to provide navigation services funded by voluntary fees. The talks coincide with reports that US CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper recommended pausing the American bombing campaign, arguing it had achieved its primary objectives and further strikes would be ineffective without a broader escalation.