Iran war live: Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’; Hormuz deal close

Reporting from Tehran, IranThe situation at the Strait of Hormuz remains precarious after a very brief period of de-escalation. Explosions have been heard again around Iran’s Qeshm Island. Iran’s state media says these are connected to operations against what it says are hostile targets.This comes as the parliament in Tehran has begun discussing a draft bill to tighten Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. Under the proposed legislation, hostile countries, such as the US and Israel, will be banned from transiting the waterway, with the bill imposing fines on those who violate this measure.Meanwhile, the speaker of Iran’s parliament and chief negotiator, Ghalibaf, has posted comments on social media once again over the issue of the trust deficiency between Iran and the US, accusing Washington of alternating between military threats and calls for diplomacy.Domestically, the Iranian Intelligence Ministry has announced the apprehension of 21 people, accusing them of working with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service in Kirman province.These developments come as Iran and Oman are now at the final stage of drafting a temporary agreement to arrange the passage of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US naval blockade on Iran’s southern ports continues.