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

Iran is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on managing commercial ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, detailing routes and the temporary absence of fees or tolls. Separately, Jared Kushner met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israeli leader rejected a U.S.-backed road map concerning Gaza, while Hamas continues to urge mediation for compliance.