The Trump administration has demanded that Iran commit to halting fire on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz by Saturday.

According to Axios, the Trump administration has demanded that Iran issue a public statement by Saturday at the latest, confirming the Strait of Hormuz remains open and pledging to stop firing at commercial vessels. U.S. officials said the demand was conveyed to Iran via direct channels and regional mediators. The U.S. argues that recent attacks on commercial ships by Iran in and around the Strait of Hormuz violate the memorandum of understanding signed by both sides weeks ago, putting the fragile ceasefire agreement at risk of collapse. The report adds that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi are set to meet in Muscat, Oman’s capital, on Saturday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz situation. The U.S. wants Iran to release a public statement after the meeting, pledging to halt attacks and confirming the strait’s waterways are open and toll-free. U.S. officials noted that while recent U.S.-Iran nuclear talks have made some progress, the Hormuz crisis has sparked U.S. concerns over Iran’s ability to fulfill more complex agreements. The U.S. has warned that if Iran rejects the demands, it will take further action.