Iranian official blames US as key reason behind delay in Hormuz Strait deal with Oman

Iranian official blames US as key reason behind delay in Hormuz Strait deal with Oman An informed Iranian official said that the primary reasons behind the delay in reaching a deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz is due to US "interference and [Donald] Trump's threats". "As long as there is American interference and the threat of a military attack on Iran, the agreement will be delayed," the offiical told the state-affiliated Sepah News. "Iran will not make any agreement under the shadow of threats.