The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Iran and Oman Say Hormuz Shipping Deal Is 'Close' as Trump Signals Breakthrough This Week

Iran and Oman are finalising a shipping deal in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially challenging US influence. The agreement includes discussions on environmental, legal, and security aspects, with Tehran insisting on passage fees.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

When will the Strait of Hormuz reopen? What we know

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast

Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts'

The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.

Euronews · Aug 6

Wizz Air swings to quarterly loss after Iran war sends jet fuel costs soaring

The low-cost airline warned the industry was set to face challenges for the rest of the year.

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Major airline reports huge loss as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

The budget airline has warned that the aviation industry is set to face major challenges for the rest of 2026

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a deal

Iran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of striking Iran. Tehran aims to raise the cost of military action by targeting regional partners. Saudi Arabia and Qatar relayed Iran's message to Washington. Diplomatic efforts continue to avoid wider regional destruction…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Iran warns Gulf states of energy infrastructure retaliation if US launches fresh attack

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

'Crazy radicals who want war to continue': Vance sees 'messy' negotiations with Iran ahead

US vice president JD Vance has warned that negotiations with Iran will be "messy" and "take some time". His remarks came as Tehran said it was in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, while president Donald Trump suggested a deal could be…

The Times of India · Aug 6

'No fees or tolls': How the Iran-Oman deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz will work

A deal between Oman and Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz by directing inbound traffic through a route closer to Iran and outbound traffic through a route closer to Oman, according to a report. The development comes as Tehran said on Wednesday that the two countries had agreed on…

The Times of India · Aug 6