Frustrated Trump strikes Iran again as Mojtaba wins Hormuz battle with Oman deal?

Frustration is boiling over in Washington as President Donald Trump orders fresh strikes on Iranian targets near Bandar Abbas, even as reports claim Tehran’s power brokers are scoring strategic gains in the Strait of Hormuz through back-channel understandings with Oman. While US officials insist the military action is aimed at protecting shipping and deterring Iranian drones and missiles, critics say the moves risk locking America into an endless cycle of escalation with no clear off-ramp. At the same time, speculation is growing around Mojtaba’s widening influence inside Iran’s power structure and what a possible Hormuz coordination framework with Oman could mean for regional control of this critical chokepoint. In this video, we break down the latest strikes around Bandar Abbas, the competing narratives from Washington, Tehran and Muscat, and how any informal deal over maritime traffic could reshape global energy flows and insurance costs for years to come.