Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said that its forces are "maintaining peak readiness" in the Middle East, as it continues the blockade against Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman - a US ally - have held talks over partnering in a system charging fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite protests by President Donald Trump's administration. Here are some of the other latest developments from across the region: The US military used more of its advanced missile defence interceptors to defend Israel from Iranian attacks than its ally spent defending its own homeland, according to a report by The Washington Post published on Thursday.