Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East

Iran reported working on finalizing a joint statement with Oman regarding ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could reopen the waterway without fees. This announcement occurred as the 60-day negotiating period between the U.S. and Iran for a peace deal was expiring with no signs of an extension. Separately, Jared Kushner met with Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel rejected a U.S.-backed road map to advance the truce process in Gaza.