Iran and Oman agree seven-mile Strait of Hormuz transit route as Tehran denies reopening waterway

🇮🇷🇺🇸⚡️ — Nineteen sailors have died after attacks on 68 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the conflict around Iran in late February, according to the data of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). As of August 21, as many as 68 incidents had been confirmed. Nineteen sailors reportedly died, 49 received wounds, and one is officially missing. Since early August, five vessels reported attacks on them, which would represent a monthly low since the conflict outbreak. There were 20 reported attacks in March, 14 – in July, and 12 – in May. @IntelSlava

telegram_Intel Slava · about 1 hour ago

🇮🇷🇺🇸⚡️ — The US Secret Service, which is responsible for protecting the countrys highest elected leaders, has said that it is aware of a video aired in the Iranian media that threatened the life of US President Donald Trumps son Barron. The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees, Secret Service spokesperson Nate Herring said in a statement. Out of concern for operational security, we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence. @IntelSlava

telegram_Intel Slava · about 1 hour ago

Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.

aljazeera · about 1 hour ago

Indian shares gain as oil slides on Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes reut.rs/3UFcrWZ

bluesky_Reuters · about 2 hours ago

Iran-US war latest: Tehran insists Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite understanding with Oman Trump threatens to launch new strikes on nuclear site as well as Iranian military ships in the key waterway

independent · about 2 hours ago

Trump declares Hormuz mine-free, warns Iran of zero tolerance US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that naval forces have cleared the Strait of Hormuz of all mines, warning Tehran that Washington maintains a zero tolerance policy and will destroy any vessel attempting to lay new explosives in the strategic waterway.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Iran sets 7-mile Hormuz route with Oman, denies reopening Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced on Tuesday a temporary seven-mile transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Oman, while insisting the arrangement does not constitute a full reopening of the strategic waterway and demanding Washington fulfill its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding first.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest chilling crackdown

bluesky_The Guardian · about 2 hours ago

Rubio signals US shift from strikes to sanctions on Iran US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed allied foreign ministers that Washington does not anticipate fresh military strikes against Iran "for the time being," outlining a strategy focused on economic pressure through naval operations and Treasury sanctions, Axios reported on Tuesday.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Oil prices plunge as US-Iran tensions ease, supply fears fade Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate fell sharply on Tuesday as diplomatic initiatives between Washington and Tehran tempered fears of military escalation, with Pakistans army chief visiting Iran to support negotiations while Qatar continues mediation efforts and Washington considers returning evacuated diplomats.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Oman hopeful for temporary Hormuz Strait shipping corridor Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi expressed hope Tuesday that a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz will soon be announced following talks with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran, noting that permanent solutions would follow under the Islamabad Memorandum framework.

yenisafak · about 2 hours ago

Iran-Experte Ali Vaez: „Die USA haben nur noch zwei militärische Optionen [premium] Der renommierte Iran-Experte Ali Vaez ist überzeugt, dass die US-Wirtschaftssanktionen gegen den Iran nicht funktionieren können. Der Krieg werde immer wieder aufflammen. Das neue verhärtete Regime in Teheran erwäge ernsthaft, sich jetzt erst recht Atombomben zuzulegen.

die presse · about 2 hours ago

Jumătate de secol de blocaj. Cum a devenit Iranul testul imposibil pentru fiecare președinte american și ce ar putea schimba ecuația Timp de 47 de ani, Republica Islamică i-a chinuit pe președinții americani. Criza ostaticilor din Iran din 1979 a contribuit la eșecul pentru realegerea lui Jimmy Carter. Scandalul Iran-Contra de la mijlocul anilor 1980 a pătat grav bilanțul politicii externe a lui Ronald Reagan. Iar acordul nuclear încheiat în 2015 de Barack Obama cu Iranul, Planul Comun de Acțiune Cuprinzător (JCPOA), a dus la o situație fără precedent în care Congresul SUA a invitat la Washington un lider străin, prim-ministrul israelian Benjamin Netanyahu, pentru a se opune acestuia, scrie Foreign Affairs.

digi24 · about 3 hours ago

„Der Iran will die USA aus dem Nahen Osten vertreiben [premium] Der renommierte Iran-Experte Ali Vaez ist überzeugt, dass die US-Wirtschaftssanktionen gegen den Iran nicht funktionieren können. Der Krieg werde immer wieder aufflammen. Das neue verhärtete Regime in Teheran erwäge ernsthaft, sich jetzt erst recht Atombomben zuzulegen.

die presse · about 3 hours ago

Oil prices slide 2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/4zvFdcy

bluesky_Reuters · about 3 hours ago

Iran-US war latest: Tehran and Oman edge towards Strait of Hormuz agreement as Trump threatens new strikes on nuclear site We are watching every square inch of the Strait, Trump says as he claims all mines in the waterway have been destroyed

independent · about 4 hours ago

Iran and Oman discuss temporary corridor in Strait or Hormuz Iran and Oman held talks in Tehran to discuss the management of traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a joint mine-clearing project. Further negotiations are expected to discuss a permanent solution.

euronews · about 4 hours ago

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — In recent days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his counterparts from other countries that, "at this time," the United States does not plan to initiate new strikes against Iran, but rather intends to focus its policy on other pressure tactics. This was reported by a senior U.S. official and another source familiar with the details. @IntelSlava

telegram_Intel Slava · about 4 hours ago

Letter: A more positive take on the Strait of Hormuz crisis From David Crook, Tail Wind Advisory & Management Ltd, London WC2, UK

financial times · about 4 hours ago

🟠 UPDATEIran Keeps Hormuz Closed Despite Oman Deal; Trump Warns of Military ResponseDonald Trump received warnings from Tulsi Gabbard and military officials regarding potential casualties, energy disruptions, and pressure on US weapons stockpiles in the context of an impending Iran war.📰 #USA #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 5 hours ago

Irans Informal Economy Crackdown Is Handing Washington a Propaganda Gift - and Tehran Knows ItThe rial hit 205,000 tomans to the dollar while the economy minister urged citizens to buy oil securities instead of gold. In Zabol and beyond, the regimes own response to the crisis is accelerating the very unrest it fears. #OSINT #News #Iran

mastodon bot · about 5 hours ago

USA hotar att krossa Iran – experten tvekar Irans ekonomi är skadeskjuten sedan tidigare. Men USA:s drag lär inte knuffa landet över kanten till katastrof, tror seniorekonomen Robert Bergqvist. Iran har både handelspartners och vägar runt dollarsystemet.

svenska dagbladet · about 6 hours ago

Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on

news.yahoo.com · about 6 hours ago

Trumps new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China

news.yahoo.com · about 6 hours ago

Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz Omani FM hopes the two countries will soon announce a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

aljazeera · about 6 hours ago

BREAKING: A ceasefire between U.S. and Iran has been agreed upon. "It includes free navigation in Strait of Hormuz" — RIA

telegram_Insider Paper · about 6 hours ago

Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that all mines had been detonated or removed from international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran has been told that any ship or boat placing new mines will be destroyed. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States, through its Space Force, […]

cyprus mail · about 6 hours ago

Rubio tells allies U.S. shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the matter.Instead, hes said the focus is on other means of pressure, including the sanctions initiative announced this week.Why it matters: Rubios message to foreign ministers from several allied countries comes as the U.S. believes its suffocating Iran with the naval blockade — while moving ever-increasing amounts of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz.Its also another sign that President Trump is exasperated with the war and wants it to be over, at least for now. The U.S. official said that while Rubio made clear that the U.S. isnt planning a return to major combat operations, he didnt rule out strikes if Iran attacks first. Another U.S. official said the clearing of mines from the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S. Navy is a watershed moment in the war, largely neutralizing one of Irans main sources of leverage. Behind the scenes: The sources said Rubio outlined the Trump administrations current Iran policy in phone calls with several of his counterparts:Avoiding military action against Iran for the time being.Increasing economic pressure on Iran through the U.S. naval blockade and the new Treasury Department sanctions push.Transporting as much oil as possible through the strait and into global energy markets. A second U.S. official said this is expected to be the policy at least until after the midterm elections, when a new military campaign could again be on the table.State of play: U.S. officials say the clearing of mines from most of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with the fact that more and more tankers have been moving through the southern lane of the strait in recent weeks, significantly reduces Irans leverage over global energy markets."The Iranians have lost control over the strait. Now the U.S. controls it," one U.S. official said.The U.S. naval blockade is depriving Iran of critical revenue. Over the last two weeks, almost no tankers have been spotted at Kharg Island, Irans main oil export hub, U.S. officials say. "The Iranian economy is in free fall and the regimes military has been decimated," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told Axios, "and we are cutting off every financial lifeline the regime has remaining." He added, "The President has been clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and that he will use the tools necessary to ensure that objective is accomplished." The big picture: Pakistans army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was in Tehran on Sunday for talks with the Iranian leadership. Pakistan has been a key mediator between the U.S. and Iran since the war began.According to Al Arabiya, the Saudi-affiliated TV station, Munir spoke to Trump before the trip and suggested a new proposal for the Iranians. The White House didnt deny that Trump spoke to Munir but said there are no current or scheduled negotiations with Iran.U.S. officials say that the new developments in the strait and the growing volume of oil coming out of the Gulf have deprived Iran of a major card in any future negotiations and made any potential deal between Oman and Iran regarding the strait irrelevant."Right now we are not negotiating with Iran. We are squeezing them. The pressure could drive the Iranians back to the table," a U.S. official said.What to watch: White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have been leading the negotiations with Iran, are expected to visit U.S. Central Command on Wednesday for briefings on the situation on the ground, according to a source with knowledge.

axios · about 7 hours ago

Iran vows to resist widened U.S. sanctions, says Washington seeks talks Iran denounced on Tuesday expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy as an act of "gross lawlessness", expressing confidence that many countries would not join the pressure…

japantoday · about 7 hours ago

⚡ NEWSEconomic and Strategic Costs of Iran War MountA Forbes analysis highlights the steep and growing economic toll of the ongoing conflict with Iran, noting additional worrisome consequences beyond immediate financial impacts. This suggests a broader assessment of the wars long-term strategic and economic implications for the...📰 #USA #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago