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'Iran should pay': Trump seeks compensation from Tehran for '50 years of damage'

US President Donald Trump on Monday responded to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal by demanding that Tehran pay compensation for people killed in wars, attacks and protests, escalating tensions as efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

The Times of India

'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.

Euronews

Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talks

Iran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. He said talks on the maritime mechanism remain ongoing, with the two sides discussing safe passage, environmental issues,…

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New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterway

Iran and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions between Tehran and Muscat are progressing smoothly and constructively on this matter. These mechanisms will cover shipping, environmental issues, maritime services, and crime combating. Iran states the Strait remains unsafe due to ongoing…

The Economic Times

Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says

Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security

The Guardian - UK

Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says

Tehran has announced that Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the US was not involved in the agreement. At the same time, the US President has claimed Hormuz negotiations with Iran are “moving along very nicely”.

Euronews

Scott Bessent Said a Deal To Reopen The Hormuz Strait Could Be Reached Within Hours. Oil Is Declining Again

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a deal that will see the reopening of the Hormuz Strait in the next hours.

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Qatar Says Efforts To Reach U.S.-Iran Deal Are 'Ongoing.' But There Are No Direct Talks On The Horizon

Qatar spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said efforts to reach a deal between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing but there are no direct talks in the plans.

International Business Times

Iran won't escalate tensions but will defend itself, says Pezeshkian as Donald Trump claims Tehran has 'last chance'

Iran states it will defend its security while the US president claims a last chance for a deal. Conflicting reports emerge regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued amid these diplomatic claims. Iran's IRGC reportedly launched a drone attack…

The Times of India

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran war news: Confusion reigns as the United States and Iran send mixed messages about their negotiating status. President Trump insists discussions are progressing, while Iran firmly denies any ongoing dialogue. Furthermore, a recent attack on shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz highlights the vulnerabilities to energy transport. As…

The Economic Times

Trump Calls Iran Deal a ‘Last Chance’ as Tehran Denies Talks; Dow Futures Gain 95 Points, Oil Prices Climb Above $80

Late Monday, U.S. stock futures moved modestly higher while oil prices held above $80 as President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were underway, despite Tehran’s denial that any talks had been scheduled.

Benzinga

US-Iran war: 'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, UKMTO says probe on

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Al Khasab, Oman. This incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing discussions with Iran. US President Trump claimed a planned military strike against Iran was postponed after diplomatic interventions. He reiterated that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains…

The Economic Times

Iran says "waiting to see" if Ukraine backs claim over Caspian Sea strike

Iran awaits Ukraine's concrete actions to support its claim of an unintentional drone strike. Iranian officials possess evidence contradicting Ukraine's explanation of the Caspian Sea incident. Tehran will take necessary measures to hold Ukraine accountable for the attack. Ukraine's foreign minister assured Iran that the strike was unintentional and sought…

The Economic Times

Trump Dismisses Iran's Public Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz, Says Route Already 'Completely Controlled' by US Navy

US President Trump refutes Iran's claims of negotiating a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, asserting US naval control. Tensions rise as regional conflicts expand.

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Trump Issues Ultimatum To Iranian Leadership, Says Talks Are Their Last Chance Before 'Decapitation'

President Donald Trump said ongoing talks with Iran are the last chance for the country's leadership to reach an agreement before "decapitation."

International Business Times

Average Gas Prices Remain Above $4. Trump Is Again Calling On Major Gas Companies To Lower Prices

Average gas prices continue above $4 a gallon in the U.S., according to AAA.

International Business Times

Iranian Leadership Rejected There Are Ongoing Talks With The U.S.; Trump Is Calling Them Out

President Donald Trump accused Iranian leadership of being "unbelievably duplicitous" after a top official denied the country had requested talks with the U.S.

International Business Times

Iraq Is Struggling To Get Its Oil Through The Hormuz Strait. It's Offering Millions In Discounts To Those Daring To Take It

Iraq's state oil marketer is offering millions in discounts to potential buyers daring to load up its crude and take it through the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Guardian - UK

Fresh US-Iran talks are ‘last chance’ for Tehran to avoid war escalating, Trump says

US president expects negotiations to begin in next day or two but Iran says it is not reviving talks with Washington

International Business Times

Trump Said He's Halting Attacks And Resuming Talks With Iran. Oil Prices Are Plunging

Oil prices are falling on Monday after President Donald Trump said he's halting attacks against Iran and resuming talks to end the war.

The Economic Times

Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday. Iran-backed militias launched drones from Iraq targeting Saudi petroleum sites. Houthi allies in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil transit sites. The United States had recently suspended its air strike campaign against Iran. This strategic shift occurred after military…

International Business Times UK

Oil Drops as US-Iran Fighting Pauses, But Analysts Warn Truce May Not Last

Oil prices plunge as US-Iran fighting pauses, but Iran denies a ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz stays closed and analysts warn the fragile truce could collapse.

The Economic Times

Saudi downs drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid US-Tehran lull

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Mediators are pushing to revive diplomacy and restore an interim ceasefire arrangement. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level. Concerns have spread to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after Houthi rebel threats. Diplomatic efforts continue…

The Independent UK

Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say

Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East, according to two regional officials

Benzinga

Iran Warns US Won't Be Allowed to Dictate Timing or Course of the War, Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Iran said it will not let the U.S. dictate the course, duration, or timing of the war, arguing that Washington is stuck in a “self-made quagmire” five months after the conflict began.

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