Hormuz Draft Agreement Reportedly Awaits Khamenei Approval

Oil markets are awaiting a decision from Iran’s supreme leader after Iranian and Omani negotiators reportedly completed a draft agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the main export route for Persian Gulf oil and LNG. Two regional officials briefed on the talks told the Associated Press on Wednesday that the draft had been finalized, hours after President Donald Trump said an announcement could come Wednesday or Thursday. The proposed temporary arrangement would direct ships entering the Persian Gulf through waters controlled…