There was no immediate comment from the U.S., which has wanted an acceptable deal first on the strait before ending the blockade.

Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.

Iran won’t allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement that the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman, Iran’

According to military officials, the strikes followed Iranian attacks on a U.S. Navy vessel. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was aboard the non-military tankers.