Strait of Hormuz
No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials have clarified that no new negotiations with Iran are planned despite President Trump's claims, as Tehran denies direct talks are underway.
Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations
President Trump announced that talks with Iran and a deal are imminent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. and Iranian officials quickly denied any new direct negotiations.
Trump claims US-Iran talks start Monday despite Tehran denying negotiations
President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin, though the Iranian foreign ministry insisted no direct talks were under way.
Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will begin on Monday
Iran contradicted US President Donald Trump's assertion that bilateral talks would begin, as Washington halted planned military strikes.
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes
President Donald Trump has called off a planned massive airstrike on Iran, pivoting to a new round of diplomatic negotiations following appeals from Gulf allies.
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz
Iran is widening its regional pressure campaign across energy infrastructure and shipping lanes to compel Washington into major concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday
President Donald Trump put a planned massive military attack on Iran on hold after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iran asked for diplomacy, paving the way for indirect talks.
Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
President Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf allies, opening the door for renewed diplomatic talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Iran talks will start Monday after canceling planned attack
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following the eleventh-hour cancellation of a planned military strike.
Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal
President Donald Trump suspended a planned U.S. military strike against Iran after regional governments requested a pause to finalize a framework agreement.
Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House to explore options to curb Iran's nuclear program.
US strikes Iran-aligned groups in Iraq as conflict escalates
US forces launched airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks, as regional conflict impacted global oil markets.
Oman presents Iran with GCC-backed plan for voluntary Hormuz fees
Oman has delivered a GCC-backed proposal to Iran suggesting joint supervision of the Strait of Hormuz and voluntary navigation fees to help resolve ongoing trade disruptions.
Middle East tensions push oil above $100, stoking inflation fears
Brent crude has breached the $100-a-barrel threshold as US-Iran conflicts and Red Sea shipping disruptions strain global petroleum supplies.
US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day
As a military pause between the United States and Iran enters its third day, Omani intermediaries are brokering indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran pause strikes as diplomatic talks progress
The United States and Iran suspended military strikes for consecutive nights, creating a temporary opening for diplomatic channels to gain traction.
Iran conflict widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite US strike pause
The Middle East conflict has expanded toward the Red Sea and Caspian Sea as Houthi forces strike Saudi oil infrastructure and Ukraine targets an Iranian vessel, while the US pauses direct airstrikes.
Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.
US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf
The US military disabled a second commercial vessel in Gulf waters as the expanding conflict with Iran shuttered critical energy corridors and pushed oil prices past $100 a barrel.
Iran Revolutionary Guards stop four ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz using warning shots, as regional tensions flared alongside drone strikes in Iraq and Jordan.