Iran Official Says Hormuz Closure Tied to US Accepting Conditions
Latest · 12 Aug · 3 of 5 outlets published it
12 Aug · $89.63 · 5 of 15 outlets
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| Date | Brent | Change | Published it | Covered the day |
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| 12 Aug 2026 | $89.63 | — | 3 of 3 | 5 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | no coverage | 0 | ||
| 10 Aug 2026 | $84.46 | — | 2 of 3 | 10 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one | 10 | ||
| 8 Aug 2026 | no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one | 15 | ||
| 7 Aug 2026 | no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one | 9 | ||
| 6 Aug 2026 | no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one | 9 | ||
| 5 Aug 2026 | no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one | 14 | ||
| 4 Aug 2026 | no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one | 15 | ||
| 3 Aug 2026 | $83.44 | −$4.49 | 2 of 7 | 15 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one | 9 | ||
Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.
Most outlets led with the statement from an Iranian official that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the US accepts Iran’s conditions, including ending the war and unfreezing funds. Several also noted the resulting impact on oil prices, reporting increases in Brent futures due to heightened supply concerns and regional tensions. A few mentions of attacks on ships in the Gulf and Red Sea were included as contributing factors to the price rise.
How 5 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
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Iran Official Says Hormuz Closure Tied to US Accepting Conditions
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Iran Official Says Hormuz Closure Tied to US Accepting Conditions
WTI $83.91 2 of 5 outlets published this figure — both agreed
2 outlets of the 5 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.
Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.
Brent $89.63 3 of 5 outlets published this figure — all three agreed
3 outlets of the 5 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.
Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.
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US and Iran Negotiate Hormuz Strait Reopening Amid Compensation Demands
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Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.
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How 9 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
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How 9 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
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Iran and Oman agree on joint Hormuz shipping route
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Iran and Oman agree on joint Hormuz shipping route
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Iran, Oman agree on new Hormuz shipping route
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Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
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Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for US-Iran peace deal
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Iran, Oman agree on route thru Hormuz
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Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement
Brent crude futures fall 33 cents, or 0.42%, to $79.12 a barrel
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Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz
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Iran says has agreed new Hormuz route with Oman
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage, Tehran's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
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US and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic efforts
13 outlets
US and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic efforts
Most outlets reported that the United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with several noting the involvement of Oman as a mediator. Several emphasized the potential announcement of the deal, while also highlighting President Trump’s warnings to Iran about facing severe consequences if negotiations fail. A few also mentioned the impact of these developments on oil prices, noting fluctuations as investors awaited the outcome of the talks.
How 13 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
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Inside Proposed Hormuz Agreement as Iran, Oman work on New Maritime Route
Tensions continue unabated for weeks in Hormuz, but a key development emerged from behind closed doors. Iran and Oman have…
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Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz, Tehran says US will soon be 'expelled' from region
US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.
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Proposed Oman deal could hand Iran control of Hormuz traffic
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, in one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran. Despite the apparent step towards yielding to Iranian demands, the sources pushed back against assertions by US President Donald Trump that a deal ...
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Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
DUBAI/RIYADH: A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, in one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran. Despite the apparent step towards yielding to Iranian demands, the sources pushed back against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trum...
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Iran clarifies Oman talks do not mean immediate reopening of Hormuz
The sources said any potential agreement between Iran and Oman would be limited to administrative and operational arrangements for shipping
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Iran clarifies Oman talks over Strait of Hormuz shipping
Iran said any future shipping agreement with Oman would not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The statement matters because the waterway remains vital for global energy shipments and international trade. According to Iranian state media, negotiations on future navigation arrangements are continuing between Tehran and Muscat. Officials said the discussions are separate from any […]
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Could a US-Iran deal over Hormuz reshape global shipping and the rules of international trade?
LONDON: Negotiations are now underway between the US, Iran, and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and while the agreement’s precise shape remains unknown, it seems at least one side will land responsibility for managing what has, until now, been an international waterway. From a legal and practical perspective, any such deal raises huge questions, not least what it means for the continuity o...
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Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait
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Qatar reports progress in efforts to end US-Iran war
Qatar says mediation between the US and Iran is advancing as hopes grow for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
United States President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get “hit very hard” if negotiations fell through. Transit of the waterway, a key conduit for global oil and gas supplies, has been a sticking point in talks and led to renewed fighting following an April ceasefire. Iran has tightened its grip on Hormuz and wan...
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US, Iran close to sealing Hormuz deal
US treasury secretary says deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz could be sealed today Emerging Iran-Oman agreement to give Tehran unprecedented control over waterway Trump speaks with emir of Qatar about deescalating US-Iran tensions Iran’s president says Tehran do not seek to expand.
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US-Iran talks and Hormuz Strait developments influence oil prices
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US-Iran talks and Hormuz Strait developments influence oil prices
Most outlets reported on the drop in oil prices, often citing the uncertainty surrounding US-Iran talks and the potential for a deal to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Several also noted the conflicting statements from the US and Iran regarding the status of negotiations. A few outlets highlighted Iran's reported demand for control over inbound shipping through the Strait and oversight of outbound traffic. Some emphasized the role of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in signaling optimism about a potential deal by Wednesday, while others focused on the fluctuating oil prices in response to these developments.
How 15 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
No agreed figure — 3 of 15 outlets published a number, and one outlet on its own is not a consensus.
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Crude oil prices drop on Hormuz developments
Global crude oil prices declined sharply after positive developments linked to the Strait of Hormuz reduced concerns over supply disruptions. Market analysts said easing tensions lowered pressure on oil prices. US crude oil prices fell 5.29 percent to $76.09 per barrel, according to the latest market data. Meanwhile, Brent crude declined 4.77 percent to $79.77 […]
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Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war
Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war on Tuesday, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks are already under way. Benchmark Brent crude fell more than four per cent after the comments from Qatar, extending Monday’s steep losses on hopes that an arrangement could soon be reached to restore traffic thr...
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Progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war, Qatar says
Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the US- Iran war on Tuesday.Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 4% after the comments from Qatar, extending Monday's steep losses on hopes that an arrangement could soon be reached to restore traffic through the blockaded Strait of...
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Oil drops, stocks gain on hopes of Hormuz opening
Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal could be reached with Tehran by Wednesday on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic.
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Oil prices hit three-week low on progress in US-Iran talks
International benchmark Brent crude dropped nearly 5% to below $80 a barrel. The post Oil prices hit three-week low on progress in US-Iran talks appeared first on BOL News.
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US stocks extend gains as oil prices fall more
NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose early Tuesday, extending a rally following strong corporate earnings and comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Iran talks that pressured oil prices. Bessent told CNBC that the United States could reach a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Wednesday. Iran has denied that the two sides are talking to resolve the more than five-month c...
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US Signals Possible Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said a breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz could be achieved as…
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Iran demands inbound control, outbound oversight of Hormuz: source
Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to intervene if necessary, under a temporary plan being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategic waterway, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Tuesday. The source, who is involved in the talks, said this is “the general idea currently being discussed”, and specif...
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Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman continue 'positively'
Negotiations focus on defining safe inbound, outbound shipping lanes that safeguard rights of both countries
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Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report
Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement to restore commercial maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times reported Monday, citing Iranian and US officials.
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Oil ticks up after sell-off as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain
A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. — ReutersBrent crude up over 1% after dropping over 7%.Trump says talks with Iran underway, Tehran denies claim.Little change in shipping through Bab el-Mandeb strait: data.
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Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz
Trump says US-Iran talks have resumed as Strait of Hormuz tensions, shipping risks and oil market uncertainty continue.
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Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain
Oil prices rose 1% after a sharp selloff as uncertainty over US-Iran talks continued to fuel supply concerns.
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Iran demands Hormuz inbound control, outbound oversight, source says
DUBAI: Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to intervene if necessary, under a plan being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategic waterway, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Tuesday. The source, who is involved in the talks, said this is “the general idea currently being discussed,” and spe...
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Trump Announces New Iran Talks After Calling Off Planned Attack
15 outlets
Trump Announces New Iran Talks After Calling Off Planned Attack
Most outlets led with Trump's decision to call off a planned attack on Iran and announced the resumption of talks, often emphasizing the timing (e.g., "today") and the goal of halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Several also highlighted the drop in oil prices as a market response to the news, with some noting a 5% decline in both US and Brent crude. A few outlets, like *The Express Tribune*, additionally mentioned the yen’s rise due to currency interventions. While the framing of Trump’s stance varied slightly — some described it as de-escalation after threats, others as a shift toward diplomacy — the majority focused on the diplomatic move and its immediate economic impact.
How 15 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
WTI $80.66 −$4.01 4 of 15 outlets published this figure — two agreed, two differed
2 outlets published a different number
- Dawn $79.77 (approximate) “US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $79.77 a barrel, down $4.90, or 5.79pc. Both contracts jumped more than 20pc last month af...”
- Daily Times $79.77 “while US West Texas Intermediate fell $4.90 to $79.77”
Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.
Brent $83.44 −$4.49 7 of 15 outlets published this figure — two agreed, five differed
5 outlets published a different number
- Dunya News $83.87 “crude, the international standard, fell 5% to $83.87 per barrel.”
- Arab News Pakistan $83.85 “Brent crude futures slid $4.08, or 4.64 percent, to $83.85 by 2352 GMT while US West Texas”
- Business Recorder $82.41 (approximate) “Brent crude futures sank more than 6% to $82.41 after US President Donald Trump said talks”
- Aaj News (English) $83.88 (approximate) “Brent crude futures sank more than 4% to $83.88 after US President Donald Trump said talks”
- Geo News $83.81 “to pursue diplomacy.Brent crude dropped 4.69% to $83.81 a...”
Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.
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Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender
President Donald Trump lashed out Monday after Iran denied it was in negotiations with the United States, declaring in an angry social media post that a US military blockade will continue until there is a "Deal, or Total surrender.
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Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender
President Donald Trump lashed out Monday after Iran denied it was in negotiations with the United States, declaring in an angry social media post that a US military blockade will continue until there is a “Deal, or Total surrender.” Calling Iran “duplicitous” for “openly and proudly” saying it was not negotiating, Trump wrote: “Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of ...
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Oil drops as Trump seeks Iran deal
Oil prices fell more than five percent on Monday after US President Donald Trump postponed a planned attack on Iran. Investors welcomed renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing regional tensions. Brent crude futures dropped $4.49 to $83.44 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell $4.90 to $79.77. The […]
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Trump tells Iranians to negotiate or surrender
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump lashed out Monday after Iran denied it was in negotiations with the United States, declaring in an angry social media post that a US military blockade will continue until there is a “Deal, or Total surrender.” Calling Iran “duplicitous” for “openly and proudly” saying it was not negotiating, Trump wrote: “Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact,...
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Iran denies holding direct Talks with United States
Esmaeil Baghaei said contacts regarding the Strait of Hormuz are limited to discussions with Oman. The post Iran denies holding direct Talks with United States appeared first on BOL News.
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Oil prices tumble as Trump announces talks with Iran
Global oil prices fell sharply after US President Donald Trump announced renewed talks with Iran, easing investor concerns over potential disruptions to regional supplies.
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Is Iran planning a new Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor with Oman?
Iran has signalled significant progress regarding the possibility of reaching a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that negotiations with Oman regarding a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz are in their “final stages.”...
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Iran Denies Direct US Talks, Confirms Oman Discussions on Hormuz Route
Iran is not currently engaged in direct negotiations with the United States and is instead holding discussions with Oman over…
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Trump announces fresh US-Iran talks
Trump says US-Iran talks begin Monday on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme as global oil prices fall on hopes of diplomacy.
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Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach deal aimed at reopening Hormuz
Oil prices tumbled more than $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures slid $4.49, or 5.11 per cent, to $83.44 by 0408 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $79.77 a barrel, down $4.90, or 5.79pc. Both contracts jumped more than 20pc last month af...
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Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on any new strikes on Iran — provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is quickly reached.
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Oil slumps on hopes of Iran deal, yen firms after intervention
Brent crude futures sink more than 4% to $83.88 a barrel
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Oil prices plunge nearly 5% after Trump announces fresh Iran talks
A view shows an oil pump jack outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. — Reuters Markets reacted after Trump announced fresh talks with Iran.Trump says US paused major strikes to pursue diplomacy.Brent crude dropped 4.69% to $83.81 a...
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Oil prices fall nearly 5% after US announces new Iran talks
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices tumbled $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures slid $4.08, or 4.64 percent, to $83.85 by 2352 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $80.66 a barrel, down $4.01, or 4.74 percent.
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Trump halts planned Iran strikes as new talks expected
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Trump halts planned Iran strikes as new talks expected
Most outlets reported that U.S. President Donald Trump decided to suspend planned military strikes on Iran, citing progress toward a peace deal and the possibility of new negotiations beginning the following Monday. While the framing generally focused on the suspension of attacks and the timing of talks, a few also noted Trump's mention of the deal aiming to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some excerpts highlighted the involvement of Israel and Middle Eastern countries in the agreement, while others briefly mentioned the potential for renewed diplomacy.
How 9 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
No outlet published a figure for this development.
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Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal. Also read: Trump’s on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own words “Obviously, they don’t want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,” Trump told reporters on Sunday aboa...
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Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new “disastrous” strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal.“Obviously, they don’t want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,” Trump told reporters on Sunday aboard Air Force One.“Now what we’re doing is we’re talking to th...
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Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy.
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Trump Halts Planned Iran Attack, Ties Decision to Swift Agreement
Donald Trump said that the US and Israel had agreed to suspend any new military action against Iran, provided a…
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Trump pauses US strikes on Iran after deal framework reached
Donald Trump announced that he had halted a planned attack against Iran after the several Middle Eastern countries agreed to a framework for a peace deal.In a post on Truth Social, the US president asserted he was asked by Iran and other countries in the Middle East to hold off any attack as the...
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Trump halts planned Iran strike, cites progress toward deal
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said late Saturday he has agreed to call off a planned military strike against Iran, pending a rapid agreement that would halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and fully reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that Iran and “other Middle ... Read more The post Trump halts planned Iran strik...
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Trump halts planned Iran attack to give diplomacy another chance
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will suspend planned military strikes on Iran after saying Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries had sought time to finalise a deal aimed at securing a new ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran’s nuclear programme. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform late on Saturday and early Sunday, Trump said Iran...
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Trump says US 'locked and loaded' but will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal
United States President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and “other Middle Eastern Countries” asked for a time to complete a deal that would lead to “the Immediate, Complete and Total” reopening of the Strait and “an end to Iran’s nuclea...
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