Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on Strait of Hormuz deal

US President Donald Trump has again threatened Oman as Iran says it is working with the Gulf Arab country on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the 60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the US and Iran is expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were at the start.

Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war: Finalising deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz: Iran ------------------------------------------------------------- Iran said it has reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which runs between the two countries, and they are now working to finalise details for a joint statement.

Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters in Tehran that "an understanding has been reached regarding the map of the transit route." He did not elaborate, but details that have previously emerged suggest the deal would reopen the s