Iran and Oman Finalize Revenue Agreement Over Strait of Hormuz; Iran Warns UAEA Against Inspections Without Protocols; Iran Alleged to Have Caused Billions in U.S. Intelligence Damage

Iran and Oman finalized an agreement on revenue shares from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. The agreement was announced by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson, General Hüseyin Muhibbi, following discussions with Oman. The deal involves the distribution of revenues generated from the strategic waterway, which is a key route for global oil shipments. Iran's Atomic Energy Organization head, İslam İslami, stated that the UAE's Atomic Energy Agency (UAEA) cannot request inspections of nuclear facilities that have been attacked without prior protocols and agreements. This statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran accusing the UAE of attempting to inspect its nuclear infrastructure without proper consent. The article also claims that Iran's attacks have allegedly caused billions of dollars in damage to U.S. intelligence facilities and equipment in the Middle East. The exact extent of the damage and the specific locations of the attacks are not detailed in the sources provided.