The United States wants Iran to publicly guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and halt attacks on commercial vessels as both sides prepare for fresh negotiations in Oman. The United States is seeking a public commitment from Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and stop firing on commercial ships during negotiations scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday. According to US media reports citing unnamed officials, Iranian authorities have privately acknowledged to advisers of Donald Trump that recent gunfire targeting commercial vessels was a mistake.…
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