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Iran-Oman Hormuz Agreement; Trump Threatens Munitions Leakers | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Summary
Iran said it has reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with the deal still in drafting and subject to objections from “third parties.” Bloomberg’s Middle East coverage said the framework appears to be a temporary channel, possibly for about 40 days, that would let traffic move through the waterway while giving Iran control closer to its shores and Oman control on the outbound side.
President Trump denied a Washington Post report that the U.S. is running low on munitions, saying the country has “massive amounts” and warning that leakers of “treasonous statements” are being hunted. Later discussion suggested U.S. stockpiles of key Patriot interceptors and long-range strike weapons have been reduced during the war, even as the White House is pressing for more stability in oil markets and a partial reopening of Hormuz.
The broadcast also covered Trump’s attack on Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed after his Senate primary win, renewed concerns about the Fed’s independence as Trump speaks repeatedly with Kevin Warsh, and Lisa Cook’s warning that she is prepared to raise rates if disinflation does not continue. Market items included pressure on chip stocks, a SpaceX share lockup expiring, and reports of cyberattacks on major hedge funds.
Key takeaways
- The host said Iran and Oman appear close to a temporary Hormuz routing deal, but the arrangement could still be blocked by outside powers.
- A guest said the proposed route may be a short-term channel for roughly 40 days, with Iran and Oman splitting traffic control by direction.
- The host said Trump denied U.S. munitions shortages even as reporting pointed to reduced stocks of Patriot interceptors and precision strike weapons.
- The host said Lisa Cook is prepared to raise interest rates if inflation does not keep easing toward the Fed’s 2% goal.
- A guest said the U.S. wants Hormuz reopened for oil-market stability, but any deal may leave Iran with new leverage over the waterway.
Notable quotes
“negotiations are forward moving and the deal would be struck if certain third parties do not obstruct the process”
“the president said the US has massive amounts of munitions and the quote leakers of these treasonous statements are being hunted down”
“If I do not see signs of continued disinflation soon, I am prepared to act”
“this mainly comes from the Iranians uh but but to the best of our knowledge”
How the episode opens
Bloomberg Audio Studios podcasts, radio news. — Good morning. I'm Nathan Hager — And I'm Karen Moscow. Here are the stories we're following today. — Karen, we begin with an important development in the Middle East this morning. Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Both countries have been in talks on this for several days, though an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has not mentioned any role for the US in the discussions. We get the latest from Bloomberg Middle East correspondent Airau Omar in Dubai.
There's a lot of details to be ironed out here about just how exactly ships that are outbound and inbound would make their way through the straight of Hermuz. We'll await more details once that draft is uh is publicized. But what we know from the Iranian side and you mentioned the spokesperson for the foreign ministry is Baki that said that negotiations are forward moving and the deal would be struck if certain third parties do not obstruct the process.
Obviously they're referring to the United States perhaps Israel as well.
And Bloomberg Zabir Abu Omar reports this latest announcement follows months of deadlock between the US and Iran on how to end their war. President Trump has claimed breakthroughs repeatedly before, but a lasting agreement has remained elusive. — Meanwhile, Nathan, President Trump is denying that the US is running low on munitions. That's after the Washington Post reported he clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegath at Camp David last week about shortages of long range guided missiles and air defense interceptors. In a truth social post, the president said the US has massive amounts of munitions and the quote leakers of these treasonous statements are being hunted down.
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Topics
- iran oman hormuz agreement
- us munitions shortage claims
- patriot interceptor replacement
- trump vs abdul el-sayed
- israel gaza genocide accusations
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