Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway

Iran and Oman say they are "very close" to a deal on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran ties reopening to wider demands on the U.S. (sanctions, compensation and an end to hostilities).
The UAE reported a UAE-affiliated carrier was hit by a missile in the strait — ship attacks continue, though there were no reported injuries or major environmental damage.
The disruptions (tolls, strikes on vessels and a U.S. blockade) have rattled global energy shipments and pushed up prices, with Washington linking any reopening to Iran meeting conditions.