Trump Threatens Oman Over the Strait, Then Says, ‘They’ll Be Fine.’
President Trump said there would be serious repercussions if Iran and Oman move forward with a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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What Iranian State Media Says Is in Outline of ‘Unofficial’ Deal With U.S.
The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a “complete fabrication.”
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Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and …
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Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax
Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?Qatar has rushed a team of mediators to Tehran in a sign that talks to open the strait of Hormuz…
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Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran claims joint strait of Hormuz plan
Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting shipsOman has been caught in geopolitical crossfire after Iran said it was coordinating with the Gulf state over the future management of the …
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Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran war
White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in IslamabadMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump is sending his Middle East envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to resume negotiations to end the war wi…
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Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say
Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transitMiddle East crisis – live updatesThere will be no “mass exodus” of ships through the strait of Hormuz, shipping analysts say, despite a tw…
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Here’s a Timeline of Trump’s Ultimatums Over the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump first gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the vital oil shipping route on March 21. The deadline has been reset many times since.
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Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump’s Handling of Iran War
President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.
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Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia
Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gustsAn unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last week, battering countries including the United Arab …