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Iranian officials said an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, though neither Muscat nor Washington commented publicly on the proposed arrangement. Muddying the picture, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the negotiations with Oman have "nothing to do" with reopening the key waterway, underscoring divisions within the Iranian system over how far to go in de-escalating. Separately, the top US general, Dan Caine, was reported to have warned Trump administration advisers that further military action against Iran could backfire, pressing for an "off-ramp" from the war. The reported advice signals internal US debate over escalation at a moment when Omani mediation offers a possible diplomatic route. Any deal on Hormuz would have immediate implications for global shipping and oil prices.