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Iran's Acting Defence Minister says forces ready for any threat amid US tensions

Iran's defense minister stated the nation's armed forces are fully equipped for any threat. He asserted Iran's indigenous technology surpasses regional military hardware. US President Donald Trump issued new warnings of military action against Iran. Trump claimed discussions were ongoing for the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson…

The Economic 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

Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resume

Iran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United States military action against Tehran. Iran urged allies to influence Donald Trump towards a negotiated settlement. Saudi Arabia and Qatar conveyed these warnings to the United States. The…

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Iran Has Said It Will Seek To Collect Fees For Passage Through The Hormuz Strait. Maritime Groups Are Asking The UN To Stop It.

Leading ships associations are urging the UN to prevent Iran from charging tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that it would lead to higher costs for consumers and undermine the principles of free navigation.

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

Trump’s Iran deal: Three scenarios for what could happen next

Tehran insists it is close to a deal with Oman to open the Strait of Hormuz, which could pave the way for US peace talks

The Independent UK

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.

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Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened

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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

'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

'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

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.

Benzinga

Iran and Oman close to agreement on Hormuz

TEHRAN - Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said on Wednesday, even as fresh security incidents highlighted continued risks for regional shipping.

Bangkok Post

‘Don’t want to kill people,' Trump says Iran asked him to halt the ‘biggest attack’ since WWII

President Trump stated he prefers a deal with Iran to avoid conflict. He claimed Iran requested talks after the United States prepared for a major strike. The US president reiterated that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons. He also compared US actions in Iran to those in Venezuela. Trump suggested…

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The Times of India

'Biggest attack since World War II': What stopped massive US strike on Iran? Trump reveals

US President Donald Trump said that the United States was on the verge of launching what he described as the "biggest attack since World War II" on Iran before Tehran reached out to seek talks. He claimed that the prospect of a massive military strike pushed Iran back to the…

The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

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”.

International Business Times

Trump Is Touting Progress In Iran Negotiations. The Treasury Has Now Removed Sanctions From Entities Tied To Tehran's IRGC

The U.S. has removed sanctions from entities tied to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to a new report.

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The Independent UK

Trump will sell a Hormuz deal as a success. It barely takes him back to where he started

IN FOCUS: The US and Iran have fought over the Strait for months, deepening a global economic crisis. Experts tell Alex Croft that Trump may end up accepting key Iranian demands just to end an unpopular war

The Independent UK

Bill O’Reilly reveals he is haunted by the warning he gave Trump before launching Iran war

Conservative commentator says he cautioned President Donald Trump that attacking Tehran was ‘biggest gamble’ of his tenure

The Times of India

'We'll know in 48 hours': Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

US president Donald Trump has signalled that a possible breakthrough in talks with Iran could come within 48 hours, while warning Tehran that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen “very soon” as part of a deal with Iran and Oman, or face military action.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is ‘sort of open’ and predicts Tehran will seek peace soon

US president tells reporters in Oval Office: 'I don't think they [Iran] can go much longer'

The Economic Times

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Donald Trump says

Trump described negotiations with Iran as "very good". Mediators in Qatar indicated progress toward ending the Iran war, though Tehran denied talks. Trump warned Iran would face severe consequences if they backed out of any agreement. He also stated the Strait of Hormuz would reopen soon or Iran would be…

Euronews

Trump says deal to open Strait of Hormuz could come by Wednesday or Iran will get 'hit very hard'

Iran has tightened its grip on Hormuz and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, powers it did not exercise before the war began on 28 February.

The Economic Times

US Iran war: Qatar says mediators make progress; Indian ship sinks in the Middle East

Mediators report progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war, which has driven oil prices lower. Qatar's Emir discussed de-escalation efforts with President Trump, stressing the importance of dialogue. Senior US officials expressed optimism about reopening the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes soon. However, shipping risks remain as a vessel…

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