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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks

Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks

President Trump stated that a diplomatic resolution regarding a vital waterway could be reached imminently following regional talks.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 03:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal could be sealed in days

Trump says Iran-Oman Hormuz deal could be sealed in days

President Donald Trump stated that a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon as Iran and Oman work to finalize a joint shipping corridor.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 01:12 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran and Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Iran and Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Iran and Oman are finalizing a shipping route agreement that could lift the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure on oil markets.

World ·6 Aug 2026, 01:06 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran backs Palestinian decisions in Gaza talks

US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran backs Palestinian decisions in Gaza talks

US-Iran hostilities have disrupted global shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while international condemnation grows over a surge in executions inside Iran.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 18:15 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Marco Rubio says progress made in Iran‑Oman Strait talks

Marco Rubio says progress made in Iran‑Oman Strait talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress is being made in talks, signaling a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz soon.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump warns Iran will be hit hard unless Hormuz reopens, oil prices drop

Trump warns Iran will be hit hard unless Hormuz reopens, oil prices drop

President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen very soon or face severe military action, even as U.S. and Omani officials report progress in diplomatic talks.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 10:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain US-Iran peace talks

Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain US-Iran peace talks

Maritime traffic through key Middle Eastern straits remained subdued amid conflicting diplomatic signals between Washington and Tehran, influencing global markets.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 07:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reportedly considering European mine-clearance efforts in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. officials work to de-escalate commercial shipping concerns.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 03:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran seeks authority over inbound vessels in Hormuz talks with Oman

Iran seeks authority over inbound vessels in Hormuz talks with Oman

Iran is seeking formal authority over inbound shipping and visibility over outbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic discussions with Oman advance.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 21:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Qatar reports progress on US-Iran talks to end war and reopen Hormuz

Qatar reports progress on US-Iran talks to end war and reopen Hormuz

Diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman show progress toward ending the US-Iran conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 17:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear

Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear

An attack on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz has caused global oil prices to rebound while Iran denies U.S. claims of bilateral negotiations.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 15:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq

US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq

Brent crude hovered near $85 a barrel as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage amid ongoing regional tensions.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 11:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

As tensions persist, a senior US Central Command intelligence officer has asked analysts to brainstorm unconventional ways to pressure Iran.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 06:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say

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.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 02:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations

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.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 00:37 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read
Trump claims US-Iran talks start Monday despite Tehran denying 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.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 21:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will begin on Monday

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.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 14:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off 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.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:43 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz

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.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 13:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday

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.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 12:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read