BlockBeats News, July 11th - According to CBS, a senior U.S. official revealed that Iranian officials privately conveyed to Trump administration advisers that Iran's firing on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz was a "mistake," and the related attacks were carried out by a "hardline rogue faction" attempting to sabotage negotiations.

The report stated that Iran expressed a desire to continue negotiations. The U.S. White House hopes Iran will publicly acknowledge this mistake. The Trump administration believes that the attacks on commercial ships violated a mutual ceasefire agreement.

U.S. officials stated that Trump has instructed a team composed of Vice President Pence, Trump's son-in-law Kushner, U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Watterson, and Secretary of State Pompeo to continue advancing negotiations. The talks will take place in Oman. U.S. officials noted that if Iran continues hostile actions, the U.S. will respond using military and economic measures.