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Iran says it will return to June ceasefire deal if US does the same

Iran's President Pezeshkian made the offer at the SCO summit in Bishkek hours after Iran and the US exchanged fire over the weekend. IRGC's demands for control of Hormuz and war compensation remain conditions Washington is unlikely to accept.

Euronews

Trump considering new strikes to stop Strait of Hormuz attacks as president threatens to ‘smack’ Tehran

The US and Iran have not held peace talks in weeks after an interim agreement collapsed

The Independent UK

Global Market Today: Asian bonds fall as geopolitical risks lift oil, yields

Brent crude extended gains in early Asian trading to over $91 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Middle East. The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month as American forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic responded…

The Economic Times

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Trump threatens to ‘hit Iran hard’ as strikes resume after month-long lull

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would hit back against Iranian attacks on US targets in the Middle East, according to a Fox News reporter. The Iranian attacks were themselves a response to US strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first flare-up in a…

France 24

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up

Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Gulf States Built Their Energy Trade Around The Strait Of Hormuz. Now They're Spending Billions To Bypass It.

New port terminals, rail links and cross-border pipeline plans are emerging as Gulf economies absorb weaker exports, higher shipping costs and prolonged disruption to trade.

International Business Times

Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – as it happened

Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in Jordan

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Trump’s ‘economic D-day’ against Iran risks driving the stakes even higher

As with its approach to Hormuz, the US has mistaken applying pressure for an actual strategy. But Tehran has chips of its own to play, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy

The Guardian - UK

Trapped for 115 days, cargo ship captain recounts ordeal in Strait of Hormuz

In late January 2026, the Banglar Joyjatra, a Bangladeshi bulk carrier, entered the Persian Gulf on what should have been a routine commercial voyage before continuing to South Africa. Instead, Captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam and his crew became trapped for 115 days as conflict engulfed the Strait of Hormuz. He…

Radio France Internationale

The Strait of Hormuz crisis threatened Asia's oil and gas lifeline. Here's how the region is rewriting its energy playbook

“Notwithstanding the rise of alternative and green technologies over the past decade, the global economy is still very reliant on oil and gas."

Fortune

Putin thinks Trump is ‘weakened’ by Iran war, says report

Capitalising on the Hormuz crisis to ramp up action in Ukraine will have consequences, Ratcliffe warns Putin in secret meeting

The Independent UK

Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investment

Gulf nations are investing billions in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Ports, pipelines, and railways are top priorities as trade routes face disruption. This strategic shift aims to future-proof economies against ongoing geopolitical challenges. New projects are emerging across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. These efforts seek to…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump ‘pressure on us won’t work’ after meeting US ally Qatar

Tehran said restoring dialogue with Trump was ‘not an impossible mission’

The Independent UK

Iraq opens oil exports beyond Hormuz after months of war, eyes ship-to-ship route off Oman

Iraq now allows crude oil collection outside the Persian Gulf for buyers. This move comes as exports continue through the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions. Iraq's state oil marketer is offering specific crude grades via ship-to-ship transfer. This shift follows previous steep discounts offered to entice buyers. The country aims…

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Euronews

Qatar PM meets Iran’s Araghchi in Tehran as Doha pushes de-escalation and reopening Hormuz

Qatar is stepping up its mediation efforts as regional tensions remain high and direct US-Iran talks remain stalled, with Doha focused on de-escalation, dialogue and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

France 24

Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade squeezes Iran oil exports

Officials from Iran and Qatar met on Thursday in Tehran for diplomatic talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a US naval blockade chokes oil supplies to Iran amid a domestic shortfall. The meetings follow a week of intense diplomacy in Iran involving separate meetings with officials from Oman…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran drafting list of conditions to open Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East

Trump insists US is still winning against Iran and willing to do ‘whatever it takes’

The Economic Times

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data shows

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Wednesday. This occurred while a geopolitical standoff between the United States and Iran persisted. Market watchers are also monitoring ongoing Iran-Oman discussions regarding the vital waterway. Meanwhile, traffic at the Bab el-Mandeb strait experienced a slowdown for the…

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Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman

Iran and Oman are negotiating arrangements to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels, as Qatar seeks to de-escalate tensions. The Middle East remains volatile: Israeli strikes challenge Gaza’s ceasefire, Israel demands Hamas disarmament, West Bank settlements expand, sanctions intensify, and the Iran war disrupts air…

France 24

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But…

Euronews

US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says

Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way".

International Business Times

Iran and Oman Take Steps Towards Establishing a Shipping Route Through The Hormuz Strait

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi said talks in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had been constructive and expressed hope that an agreement on a temporary corridor could be announced soon.

The Independent UK

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news

Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Hormuz is a ‘very functioning Strait despite the odd rocket or drone’ in bizarre rant

US president repeats claim that the vital oil waterway is open

The Economic Times

Some Indian refiners, a global energy major plan to avoid Iran-blacklisted ships amid Hormuz risk

Indian refiners and a global energy major will avoid Iran's blacklisted ships. This decision stems from security concerns over vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran announced a blacklist of 45 ships for breaking its maritime rules. These actions escalate threats over the vital waterway for global energy supplies. The…

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