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It is reported that the agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has entered its final stage, with both sides reaching a principled consensus on issues such as maritime traffic entry and exit routes.

Trump stated in Las Vegas that he would prefer to reach an agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program and behavior, but the United States will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, and noted that the U.S. side is prepared for military action.

The US State Department confirmed that the relevant talks have concluded, stating that the discussions at the technical and expert levels were productive, and that both sides significantly narrowed the gap in consensus regarding the measures needed to expand pilot areas.

The US Navy aircraft carrier Roosevelt participated in this year's Rim of the Pacific military exercise, with EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft and Super Hornet fighters deployed on board.