Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Parliament Ban vs. Oman Deal Talks

Iran's parliament formalizes a ban on US/Israeli ships and tolls on others, while simultaneously Iran and Oman near a partial deal to reopen the strait. US blockade continues; Kharg Island idle again. Oil prices volatile. Iran's Ghalibaf rejects negotiating under threat, contradicting US optimism. A historical analysis frames the closure as a manufactured crisis. Contradictory signals create uncertainty.