US and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz as shipping attack raises tensions

Iraq pressured by regional countries to rein in Iran-backed militias as new data on extent of attacks released Iraq faces mounting pressure to rein in the militias while balancing tensions with neighboring countries, the US, and Iran. The Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq has come under nearly 1,000 drone and missile attacks by Iran and its proxies since late February, underscoring the growing threat posed by Tehrans network of militias. The post Iraq pressured by regional countries to rein in Iran-backed militias as new data on extent of attacks released appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

long war journal · about 2 hours ago

Qatar exige que Israel cumpra acordo sobre Gaza O Qatar afirmou que os esforços para uma solução para o conflito entre Washington e Teerão continuam

observador · about 2 hours ago

Live - Optimisme bij Verenigde Staten over onderhandelingen met Iran: tegen morgen akkoord mogelijk over heropening Straat van Hormuz, olieprijzen zakken fors

de morgen · about 2 hours ago

Qatar vil fortsat finde en diplomatisk løsning mellem USA og Iran

dr.dk · about 2 hours ago

„Das Problem: Iran führt einen Krieg, der nahe am totalen Krieg ist, und wird nicht aufgeben Die Strategie des US-Präsidenten, den Iran mit Vernichtungsdrohungen zu Eingeständnissen bei den Verhandlungen zu bewegen, stößt an ihre Grenzen. Denn Teheran beharrt auf einem Punkt, der für Washington inakzeptabel ist.

welt.de · about 2 hours ago

+++ Iran-Krieg +++: US-Finanzminister Bessent: Einigung zur Straße von Hormus „heute oder morgen Katar meldet Fortschritte bei Verhandlungsbemühungen +++ Iran fordert Kontrolle über Schiffsverkehr in Straße von Hormus +++ Huthi: Haben Ziel in Saudi-Arabien angegriffen +++ Der Newsblog.

handelsblatt · about 2 hours ago

Iran and Oman near deal to reopen Hormuz strait Iran and Oman are close to finalizing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but Washington disputes Tehrans account and insists any temporary routes would not require Iranian approval or toll payments, according to The New York Times.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Qatar says mediators coordinate on US-Iran talks, exchange drafts Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said mediators are coordinating closely to facilitate negotiations between Washington and Tehran, noting that draft proposals are being exchanged as Gulf states push for a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Trump sounds like hes been stood up for a date in whiny Truth Social tirade against Iran Not even the president can answer why his latest efforts to reach a deal with Iran will go any differently. Mondays outburst suggests that hes too angry to care, writes John Bowden

independent · about 2 hours ago

Iran-US war latest: Tehran claims Trump could ignite World War III after making last chance escalation threat Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Irans nuclear program

independent · about 2 hours ago

Oil falls after Bessent says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz is imminent Brent drops 4 and US stocks hit record high as Iranian and Omani negotiators agree on temporary shipping arrangement

financial times · about 2 hours ago

Qatar says indirect talks continue to reopen Strait of Hormuz Qatar FM spokesman Dr. Majed al-Ansari says indirect talks are continuing to avoid further regional escalation.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — BREAKING: Trump has given Iran until Tuesday to open the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating airstrikes, Bloomberg reports.

telegram_Intel Slava · about 2 hours ago

🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 - Bloomberg: President Trump told reporters yesterday that Iran must fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, August 4, or face renewed U.S. military strikes.

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 2 hours ago

🇺🇸 🇮🇱 The U.S. and Israel Are Discussing a Land Blockade of Iran What Does This Mean for Traders? Washington and Jerusalem are considering the possibility of cutting off Irans land trade routes. Trump and Netanyahu also discussed maintaining the blockade and the possibility of launching large-scale strikes. The Strait of Hormuz is virtually paralyzed. Tensions remain high. This is the moment when you can predict how the market will behave Subscribe now — well show you exactly how to trade this move in the channel 👉 @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 2 hours ago

US SECRETARY OF STATE RUBIO SAYS THERES BEEN PROGRESS MADE IN IRAN TALKS TO REOPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ @insiderpaper

telegram_Insider Paper · about 2 hours ago

Pakistan invites Iranian negotiators to Islamabad for US talks Pakistans Foreign Ministry said it has invited senior Iranian officials to visit Islamabad to discuss reviving stalled direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, as diplomatic efforts intensify following the cancellation of planned US military strikes.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Fidan holds phone talks with Saudi, Iranian and UK counterparts Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held phone conversations with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait and the United Kingdom over the past week to discuss ongoing regional conflicts and advance diplomatic efforts toward establishing lasting peace.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Lebanon, Israel open seventh round of talks in Rome Delegations from Lebanon and Israel opened a seventh round of direct negotiations in Rome on Tuesday under US sponsorship to discuss implementation of a US-mediated framework agreement signed in June that provides for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and the deployment of Lebanese forces.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

US, Iran could reach Hormuz deal by Wednesday: Bessent US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that Washington and Tehran could finalize an agreement to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday, restoring freedom of navigation for commercial shipping as high-level bilateral talks continue between the two sides.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

„Chance, Meerenge zu öffnen: US-Finanzminister Bessent glaubt an baldige Einigung mit dem Iran Der US-Finanzminister und der Vermittlerstaat Katar sprechen von einer Einigung über die Straße von Hormuz „in den nächsten Stunden oder Tagen. Der Iran widersprach wiederum Trumps Aussagen zu laufenden Verhandlungen.

die presse · about 2 hours ago

Neuer Plan zu Hormus soll "Sicherheitsgebühr" an den Iran beinhalten Während der Iran Gespräche mit den USA dementiert, gibt es offenbar einen neuen Plan zur Hormus-Durchfahrt – mit fataler Vorbildwirkung. Der Libanon und Israel verhandeln weiter

der standard · about 2 hours ago

Qatar: Efforts to find US-Iran solution continue Qatar, which has acted as a mediator in the conflict between the US and Iran, stated on Tuesday that efforts to find a diplomatic solution are continuing. However, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari emphasized that no direct negotiations between the countries are planned. According to the spokesperson, the current focus is on a short-term solution […]

cphpost · about 2 hours ago

Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – whats on the agenda? The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one last chance US President Donald Trump says Iran has one last chance to make a deal, but Tehran is in no hurry to take it.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome to discuss Hezbollah disarming This weeks negotiations are the seventh round of Washington-mediated talks since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.

euronews · about 2 hours ago

Qatar says whole region engaged in stopping war escalation, but no direct talks yet Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap.

euronews · about 2 hours ago

Hormuz Opening Uncertain After New Strike A ship moving through the Strait of Hormuz was struck as talks to open the waterway continued.

wsj · about 2 hours ago

Trumps announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel Just days after US President Donald Trump announced a deal that would see Hamas to completely disarm in Gaza, the plan seems to be unravelling. Israel says it has expressed concern to Washington about the plan as it steps up its bombing campaign over the enclave. This as far-right ministers put pressure on PM Benjamin Netanyahu not to allow international forces to enter Gaza, as approved by the government. People in Gaza also say Trumps plan is out of touch with the worsening reality on the ground.

france24 · about 2 hours ago

Hezbollah rejects fresh round of talks between Lebanon and Israel Lebanon and Israel are holding a fresh round of direct talks in Rome under US sponsorship. It is the seventh such meeting since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel, which responded with heavy airstrikes and a ground invasion. The talks were criticised by the leader of Hezbollah, who said they brought shame and humiliation to Lebanon. FRANCE 24s Seema Gupta tells us more.

france24 · about 2 hours ago