The Trump administration has issued a demand for Iran to publicly commit by Saturday to halting attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This demand, conveyed through direct channels and regional mediators, follows recent Iranian attacks that the U.S. claims violate a memorandum of understanding signed weeks ago. The situation threatens the fragile ceasefire agreement between the two nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Albusaidi are scheduled to meet in Muscat to discuss the crisis. The U.S. hopes Iran will pledge to keep the strait open and free of transit fees. While U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations have seen some progress, the Hormuz crisis raises concerns about Iran's commitment to broader agreements. The U.S. has warned of further action if Iran does not comply with the demands.