Revenge in the Headlines, Agreement Behind Closed Doors: Iran Moves Closer to Reopening Hormuz...

Iranian newspapers promote the slogan “Avengers of Khamenei” and reject negotiations with Washington. At the same time, Tehran and Muscat continue work on a draft maritime arrangement that could temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The development reflects parallel tracks of public messaging and private diplomacy between Iran and Oman over control of the strategic waterway.