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Iran Says Hormuz Stays Half-Shut Until Washington Bends — Even as an Oman Deal Nears

Iran says Hormuz won't fully reopen until the US yields, even as Tehran and Oman near a deal to split control of the strait.

Latin Times

Iran plots to deal Trump a blow in midterms by keeping him entangled in war

By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically – but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could lash back

The Guardian - UK

A Deal To Reopen The Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Close; But Iranian Media Says It Excludes U.S. And Israeli Ships

The deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would exclude American and Israeli ships from transiting, according to Iran's state outlet Fars.

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Iran Reportedly Threatens Gulf States With More Strikes If Trump Doesn't End Attacks. Oil Rises.

Oil is rising on Thursday even as discussions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to be making progress.

International Business Times

Talks To Reopen The Strait Of Hormuz Appear To Be Making Progress. But Most Americans Expect Chaos To Expand In The Middle East.

Most Americans expect chaos in the Middle East to expand as a result of the war in Iran even as talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to be making progress, according to a new poll.

International Business Times

Trump Says Iran Talks Are Going 'Quite Well.' Tehran Claims Washington Is Ready To 'Return To Commitments.'

Both Iran and the U.S. expressed optimism about the state of negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz over the past hours.

International Business Times

Iran Seeks 5%-7% Strait of Hormuz Toll, Oman Backs 3% as Officials Deny Trump Deal Is Imminent: Report (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The story has been update to include a comment from a White House spokesperson.

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Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches surprise strike on US forces in Jordan

Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack.

Euronews

Iran rules out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of Hormuz Strait, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official stated the plan has no chance of success. The official added that the US and Saudi Arabia are pressuring Oman. They are trying to advance their unrealistic plans for the strategic waterway. Tehran…

The Economic Times

'No plans to negotiate with US': Iran dismisses Trump's claims, says Washington 'pleaded for end of conflict'

In a firm stance, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has made it clear that there are no intentions to negotiate with the United States. Instead, the focus remains on fruitful discussions with Oman. He warned that any European naval ships entering the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as legitimate targets.…

The Economic Times

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan to Oman, giving itself greater control over transit lines

Iran proposed a temporary Strait of Hormuz arrangement to Oman. This plan involves traffic passing through Iranian waters in both directions. Tehran rejected Oman's equal division proposal due to security concerns. Iran stated the Strait would remain closed if its proposal is rejected. Tehran also warned against any third country…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims ‘good’ talks ongoing as Tehran hits out over Ukraine’s Caspian Sea tanker strike

Trump warns the US would resume ‘strong military action’ if talks with Iran fail

The Independent UK

Iran slams Netanyahu, US over ICC prosecutor Karim Khan's removal

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister criticized Israel and the United States. This followed remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ICC. Netanyahu welcomed the removal of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. He stated the US pledged to act against the court pursuing him. Khan was removed after allegations of…

The Economic Times

Iranian Missile Attacks Kill Two US Service Members in Jordan, One Remains Missing

Iranian strikes on Friday killed two US service members in Jordan, as US Central Command and partner forces defended against ballistic‑missile and drone attacks.

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International Business Times

Iran Officially Buries Remains of Defunct Truce With US. Middle East Flare-up Swallows Civilian Infra Targets

The US attacks, which also marked a targeting of civilian infrastructure by the warring parties, also left 10,000 people without water after a desalination plant was hit, Iran said. Iran's retaliation also targeted civilian infrastructure, a war crime under international humanitarian law.

The Times of India

Iran Supreme Leader's message to US: Mojtaba Khamenei calls Trump's signature worthless, issues new warning

Iran's Supreme Leader warned the United States of "unforgettable lessons" if attacks continued. He declared President Trump's signature "worthless and invalid" amid escalating conflict. Tehran suspended commitments under a recent interim agreement, citing US breaches. Both nations exchanged strikes on military and infrastructure targets. Regional security and global energy supplies…

Benzinga

US Airstrikes Trigger Iran Freeze on MoU Deal; Kuwait Oil Site Hit

Iran has suspended its commitments in the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was reached last month, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported, citing the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.

The Times of India

'Hormuz to remain closed until end of America's evils': Iran defiant as US continues strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the "end of America's evils". It further warned that other oil and gas export routes serving the interests of the US and its allies could also be shut.

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France 24

US military reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, launches new strikes

US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities.

The Guardian - UK

US and Iran trade escalating strikes as supreme leader is buried after days-long funeral

Renewed attacks the largest since an interim memorandum was signed this June, with Trump saying fragile truce is ‘over’

France 24

Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa

The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community.

International Business Times

Iran Starts Khamenei Funeral With Stark Warning. A Potential Hormuz Foray By UK-France Irks Tehran

Iran's warning assumes significance as it signals a hardline position on the Strait as backroom negotiations are on to end the conflict despite the shaky ceasefire talks with the US. Iran seeks complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and intends to levy a toll for transit.

The Times of India

'Crisis-makers to be accountable': Iran warns UK, France against military presence in Strait of Hormuz

"The Strait of Hormuz is not a theater for the military display of extra-regional powers. Iran, as the responsible power and guarantor of the Strait's security, warns with sensitivity to any military movement in this waterway. The security of Hormuz lies with the coastal states; the crisis-makers will be held…

Euronews

Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress

Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.

Benzinga

Trump Faces Fresh Iran Challenge as Tehran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Under 'Iranian Command'

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehran’s command following a U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) security summit in Bahrain.

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