Iranian state-linked media, however, subsequently reported that the Iran-Oman agreement had been postponed, blaming American interference and President Donald Trump’s military threats. The Islamic regime also reportedly took umbrage with Washington’s attempts to characterize itself as a party to the negotiations. The Iran-Oman deal concerns how commercial traffic is managed through the Strait of Hormuz, and it appears that Tehran is not taking Washington’s demands into account. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that similarly sought to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while halting hostilities and military strikes. Fighting resumed, the deal fell apart, and the United States eventually launched an almost two-week-long strike campaign that ultimately failed to bring Iran meaningfully back to the negotiating table.