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Middle East Tensions

Iran-Oman Deal on Hormuz Bypasses U.S.

Tehran and Muscat agree on framework for temporary shipping corridor through strategic waterway, but Iran says full reopening depends on American concessions. Washington warns of new sanctions as Trump threatens Oman over talks.

Bianca Jones12:40
USA vs Iran, war concept

Talks

Iran Rules Out Direct US Talks, Sets Six Conditions for Reopening Hormuz

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Warships in Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Tensions

Iran: Hormuz Stays Closed Despite Deal

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A detailed political map of Iran

Tehran Raises the Bar Impossibly

Iran's Five-Point Ultimatum: Hormuz Deal Dead Unless U.S. Surrenders on Sanctions, Proxies, and Military Presence

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

Iranian Officials Dismiss Washington

Iranian Leadership Response: Parliament Speaker Characterizes US Policy Shift As Theater Diplomacy

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Iranian protesters

Regional Strategy Analysis

State Procurement Leaks: Activists Warning Strategic Control Remains Primary Iranian Goal In Strait Of Hormuz

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President Trump; Mojtaba Khamenei

Control of Strait of Hormuz

U.S., Iran, Oman Near Agreement Granting Tehran Effective Control of Strait of Hormuz

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President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Commercial Maritime Fees Planned

Draft Transit Framework Finalized: Oman And Iran Complete Preliminary Strait Agreement Pending Final Approval

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Ship on the Strait of Hormuz

White House Ultimatum Issued

Gulf Official: 50% Chance Of Friday Hormuz Agreement

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei

 Deal Awaits Washington Approval

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Hormuz Resolution Expected Within Hours

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President Trump

tehran's war of words

Iranian State Press Mocks Trump as Weak Amid Stalled Strait of Hormuz Talks

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President Trump

peace?

Trump Gives Iran “Last Chance” as U.S. Closes In on Hormuz Deal

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Iran vs Iraq

Presidential Ultimatum Heightens Tensions

Iraqi Militia Threat Assessed: Defense Establishment Elevates Readiness Over Potential Iranian Proxy Attacks

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 Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Qatari Emir Urges Strict Adherence 

High Level Phone Consultation: Trump Holds Direct Discussions With Qatari Emir On Deescalating War With Iran

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Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei and the Strait of Hormuz

Framework Agreement Pursued

Reopening Timeline Approaching: Negotiators Prepare Announcement On Strait Of Hormuz Navigation Terms

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Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen

covering all their bases

Bloomberg: Saudi Arabia Holds Quiet Talks With Houthis Through Oman But Prepares Military Response in Case Negotiations Fail

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Maximalist Hormuz Terms Revealed

Hormuz Agreement Expected Soon; Iran Insists on Shipping Control Authority Both Directions

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Fighter jet

Retaliation Warning Issued

Joint Strike Framework Revealed: Israel Was Scheduled To Participate In Canceled Regional Air Operations

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Cargo Ship in Persian Gulf

Engineer Unaccounted For

Cargo Vessel Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz; Crew Abandons Ship With One Missing

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Relief map of Strait of Hormuz

Trump Seeks Shipping Resolution

Under the Iran-Oman  Agreement on Strait of Hormuz, Iran will Control Shipping in the Strait 

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