Iran (IRNA) and Oman draft oil monitoring protocol for Hormuz Strait

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Iran and Oman are in the process of drafting a protocol to monitor tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian deputy minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that this protocol aims to ensure safe passage and provide better services without imposing restrictions. The U.S. stock indexes, which were initially declining, shifted to positive territory following the news. Meanwhile, average U.S. gas prices have increased over 30% in a month, surpassing $4 per gallon, highlighting the broader economic impacts related to oil supply disruptions.