--- title: "Iran Official Says Hormuz Closure Tied to US Accepting Conditions" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/1467-donald-trump-says-he-will-hold-off-on-fresh-iran-attack site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Iran Official Says Hormuz Closure Tied to US Accepting Conditions world · latest filing 12 Aug 2026, 12:32 PM PKT · 2–12 Aug 2026 · 235 articles from 15 outlets over 11 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 12 Aug 2026 — Iran Official Says Hormuz Closure Tied to US Accepting Conditions (5 outlets) > 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. - WTI: $83.91 for 12 Aug 2026 — 2 of 5 outlets published this figure — both agreed - Brent: $89.63 for 12 Aug 2026 — 3 of 5 outlets published this figure — all three agreed Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source. - **Daily Times** — [Oil prices near $90 as Middle East tensions grow](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537401/oil-prices-near-90-as-middle-east-tensions-grow/) · 12 Aug 2026, 12:32 PM PKT > Oil prices moved closer to $90 a barrel on Wednesday as hopes for a US-Iran peace deal weakened. Fresh attacks on shipping also increased concerns about possible supply disruptions. Brent crude rose 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.91. Both benchmarks extended […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran says Hormuz will remain closed until US accepts its conditions](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467480/iran-says-hormuz-will-remain-closed-until-us-accepts-its-conditions) · 12 Aug 2026, 9:55 AM PKT · 39% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran’s top security official has said the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will depend on the United States accepting Tehran’s conditions, including an end to the war and the release of Iran’s frozen funds. Mohsen Rezaei, the newly appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Zong Piyu on Tuesda... - **Business Recorder** — [Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434433/oil-rises-as-doubts-over-us-iran-deal-heighten-supply-concerns) · 12 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > BEIJING: Oil prices rose on ​Wednesday morning as doubts about a US-Iran peace deal and attacks on two ships ‌fuelled concerns about Middle East supply disruptions, even as industry data showed US crude inventories expanded. Brent futures gained 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel by 0053 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 71 ​cents, or 0.85%, to $83.91. Both benchmark... - **Geo News** — [Oil edges towards $90 as US-Iran diplomacy falters and attacks raise supply risks](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677236-oil-edges-towards-90-as-us-iran-diplomacy-falters-and-attacks-raise-supply-risks) · 12 Aug 2026, 7:34 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > A drone view shows oil storage tanks at a depot at Tsing Yi port in Hong Kong, China, March 19, 2026. — Reuters Brent crude, West Texas Intermediate extend gains.US and Houthis attack ships in Gulf, Red Sea straits.US crude inventories rise, according to industry data. - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2623439/oil-rises-as-doubts-over-us-iran-deal-heighten-supply-concerns) · 12 Aug 2026, 5:20 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent futures gain 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel ### 10 Aug 2026 — US and Iran Negotiate Hormuz Strait Reopening Amid Compensation Demands (9 outlets) > Most outlets led with the impact of US-Iran negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz reopening on global oil prices, noting sharp rises in crude prices due to uncertainty. Several also highlighted Iran’s insistence on US concessions, including compensation and sanctions relief, as a condition for reopening the strait. A few, like Samaa and Dunya News, specifically framed Iran’s position as a key obstacle to progress. Others, such as Aaj News and The Express Tribune, focused more broadly on the dimming hopes for a peace deal and its market implications. Business Recorder repeated the oil price rise and compensation angle in multiple headlines, while Geo News and 24 News HD emphasized the fading prospects of a Hormuz deal and its inflationary consequences. - **Dunya News** — [Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/967323-oil-steadies-near-oneweek-highs-as-usiran-peace-deal-hopes-dim) · 11 Aug 2026, 9:09 AM PKT > Oil prices held above one-week highs as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal faded. Hormuz risks, refinery disruptions and lower crude flows kept markets supported, while Iraq raised Basra prices. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Oil prices rise, Asia stocks drift amid US-Iran stalemate](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467338/oil-prices-rise-asia-stocks-drift-amid-us-iran-stalemate) · 11 Aug 2026, 8:57 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between the US and Iran over a peace deal and the ​reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hit an impasse. At the same time, Asian shares drifted on protracted uncertainty over the global inflation outlook. US President ‌Donald Trump on Monday responded to Iran’s conditions for a peace deal with his own demands that Iran pay compensation for people killed in... - **24 News HD** — [Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade](https://www.24newshd.tv/11-Aug-2026/oil-prices-rise-hopes-hormuz-deal-fade) · 11 Aug 2026, 8:21 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices extended hefty gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434258/oil-steadies-near-one-week-highs-as-us-iran-peace-deal-hopes-dim) · 11 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices steadied on Tuesday at more than ‌one-week highs amid fading hopes of a deal between the US and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the US has ​incurred. Brent crude futures were flat at $87.81 a barrel by 0013 GMT, while US West ​Texas Intermediate crude futures held at $82.20 a barrel. Both benchmarks ... - **Geo News** — [Crude oil holds above $87 as US-Iran deal hopes, Hormuz reopening prospects fizzle](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677059-oil-holds-above-87-as-hopes-for-us-iran-deal-and-hormuz-reopening-fade) · 11 Aug 2026, 7:26 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, US June 11, 2025. — Reuters Crude oil prices rose more than 5% on Monday.Trump says US Navy controls the Strait of Hormuz.Oil, products exports through Hormuz fell to 3m bpd last week. - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2623257/oil-steadies-near-one-week-highs-as-us-iran-peace-deal-hopes-dim) · 11 Aug 2026, 6:11 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent crude futures fall 10 cents, or 0.11%, to $87.62 a barrel - **Daily Times** — [Oil markets react to US-Iran negotiation uncertainty](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1536466/oil-markets-react-to-us-iran-negotiation-uncertainty/) · 10 Aug 2026, 9:15 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Global crude oil prices rose sharply Monday as uncertainty surrounding US-Iran talks and the Strait of Hormuz weighed on markets. Brent crude gained 2.57 percent to reach $85.70 per barrel. US crude also increased 2.52 percent to $80.15 per barrel. Read more: Hormuz uncertainty pushes oil prices higher Market participants are closely monitoring developments surrounding negotiations be... - **Samaa** — [Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354987-iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-to-us-concessions-on-several-demands) · 10 Aug 2026, 5:50 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran says it is nearing a shipping deal with Oman but wants US compensation, sanctions relief and an end to military threats. - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil edges higher as Iran tempers hopes of swift Hormuz reopening](https://arynews.tv/oil-edges-higher-as-iran-tempers-hopes-of-swift-hormuz-reopening) · 10 Aug 2026, 4:49 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing ### 9 Aug 2026 — Iran Says Hormuz Deal With Oman in Final Stages but Ties Reopening to U.S. Conditions (10 outlets) > Most outlets led with Iran's statement that a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but emphasized that the reopening is conditional on U.S. actions. Several also noted the Revolutionary Guards' insistence that the strait would not reopen until the United States meets Iran’s demands, including compensation for war damage. A few outlets highlighted the impact on oil prices, noting a rise due to uncertainty over the strait’s reopening. While some coverage framed the U.S. role prominently, others downplayed it, focusing instead on the deal’s progress with Oman. - Brent: $84.46 for 10 Aug 2026 — 3 of 10 outlets published this figure — two agreed, one differed Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source. - **Daily Times** — [Hormuz uncertainty pushes oil prices higher](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1536275/hormuz-uncertainty-pushes-oil-prices-higher/) · 10 Aug 2026, 12:20 PM PKT > Global oil prices rose on Monday as uncertainty continued over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Asian trading saw crude prices increase by more than one percent. Brent crude climbed above $84 per barrel during early trading. US crude prices also gained more than one percent. The market reacted to continued uncertainty surrounding the […] - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz](https://arynews.tv/oil-rises-on-uncertainty-over-reopening-of-hormuz) · 10 Aug 2026, 9:54 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Nation** — [Oil prices rise as Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz](https://www.nation.com.pk/10-Aug-2026/oil-prices-rise-iran-sets-conditions-reopening-strait-hormuz) · 10 Aug 2026, 9:54 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose Monday as Iran's demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns over prolonged disruptions to global energy markets. - **Dunya News** — [Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/967148-oil-rises-on-uncertainty-over-reopening-of-hormuz) · 10 Aug 2026, 8:29 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose as uncertainty persisted over the Strait of Hormuz reopening, with Iran saying an Oman deal was near completion but tying reopening to further U.S. conditions. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434077/oil-rises-on-uncertainty-over-reopening-of-hormuz) · 10 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > PERTH: Oil prices rose on Monday on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as ​Iran said a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes was ‌in its final stages but insisted the US must still meet other conditions. Brent crude futures rose 91 cents or 1.09%, to $84.46 a barrel by 0056 GMT, while US West ​Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 61 cents, or 0.78% to $78... - **Geo News** — [Oil rises as Iran-Oman Hormuz deal nears but reopening remains uncertain](https://www.geo.tv/latest/676893-oil-rises-as-iran-oman-hormuz-deal-nears-but-reopening-remains-uncertain) · 10 Aug 2026, 6:15 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > 3D-printed oil pump jack and barrels in front of a rising stock graph appear in this illustration, taken March 2, 2026. — Reuters Oil firms as uncertainty persists over Gulf peace talks.Nikkei index rises, Nasdaq futures end mostly flat.Markets pare US rate-rise bets ahead... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2654047/business-economy) · 10 Aug 2026, 6:08 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > PERTH, ‌Australia: Oil prices rose on Monday on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as Iran said ​a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes was in its final stages but insisted the US must still meet other conditions.Brent crude futures rose 91 cents or 1.09 percent, to $84.46 a barrel by 0056 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 61 cents,... - **The Express Tribune** — [Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2623066/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-to-us-concessions-on-several-demands) · 10 Aug 2026, 5:31 AM PKT · 51% identical wording to the newest filing > Deal with Iran would set out the new shipping lanes to be used once US fulfils conditions ​and strait is reopened - **24 News HD** — [Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands](https://www.24newshd.tv/09-Aug-2026/iran-guards-say-won-t-reopen-hormuz-without-us-meeting-tehran-s-demands) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:13 PM PKT · 51% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in 'final stages'](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467142/iran-says-hormuz-deal-with-oman-in-final-stages) · 9 Aug 2026, 5:08 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran said on Sunday that a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages but reiterated ​that the strait would only reopen once the United States met other conditions. A US official told Reuters on Friday that an agreement between Iran and Oman was close ‌and could soon reopen the waterway, which carried a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural ga... ### 8 Aug 2026 — Iran and Oman near agreement on temporary shipping route through Strait of Hormuz (15 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Iran and Oman are close to a deal on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran emphasizing that the agreement alone would not be sufficient to fully reopen the waterway. Several outlets highlighted Iran's conditional approach, noting that Tehran has set demands related to U.S. concessions, including ending military presence, lifting sanctions, and providing compensation. While some coverage briefly mentioned the UAE’s claim that Iran had struck a ship in the strait, this was not a central focus across most excerpts. A few outlets, such as *The Nation* and *Pakistan Observer*, specifically emphasized Iran’s additional demands and the U.S. as a key condition for reopening the strait. - **The News International** — [Iran sets 'tough' conditions for Strait of Hormuz transit amid regional uncertainty](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411700-iran-sets-tough-conditions-for-strait-of-hormuz-transit-amid-regional-uncertainty) · 9 Aug 2026, 2:11 PM PKT > Iran sets 'tough' conditions for Strait of Hormuz transit amid regional uncertainty Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued sweeping new conditions required for the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.As reported by AFP, Iran set preconditions for a reopening of the... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Tehran says won’t reopen Hormuz until US accepts Iran’s conditions](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653972/middle-east) · 9 Aug 2026, 1:08 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States accepts all of Tehran’s demands. “Our current strategy is to maintain this strait until the enemy accepts all our conditions,” said Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi, as quoted by state TV, adding that “the strait is now actually a theater of war for us and not just a waterway.” I... - **Dunya News** — [Iran sets conditions for restoring transit through Strait of Hormuz](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/967041-iran-sets-conditions-for-restoring-transit-through-strait-of-hormuz) · 9 Aug 2026, 11:50 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel struck Iran in late February - **Geo News** — [Iran sets conditions for restoring transit through Strait of Hormuz](https://www.geo.tv/latest/676783-iran-sets-conditions-for-restoring-transit-through-strait-of-hormuz) · 9 Aug 2026, 11:35 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > A woman walks past a mural depicting Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei at Valiasr Square in central Tehran on August 8, 2026. — AFPTehran seeks end to aggression against Iran, allies.Hormuz talks with Oman near completion: FM Araghchi.Oman condemns repeated attacks on ships in... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran says US must accept ‘irreversible’ new rules for Strait of Hormuz](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467097/iran-says-us-must-accept-irreversible-new-rules-for-strait-of-hormuz) · 9 Aug 2026, 11:10 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said the United States will have to accept Tehran’s new arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the mechanism as irreversible. Speaking at a gathering in Tehran on Saturday, Akraminia said Iran’s armed forces would remain committed to enforcing the new rules governing the strategic waterway until the a... - **Samaa** — [Iran declares Strait of Hormuz order irreversible](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354918-iran-declares-strait-of-hormuz-order-irreversible) · 9 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran says its new Strait of Hormuz order is irreversible and warns the US of greater costs unless Tehran’s conditions are met. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Iran Sets Additional Demands for Strait of Hormuz Reopening](https://pakobserver.net/iran-sets-additional-demands-for-strait-of-hormuz-reopening/) · 9 Aug 2026, 10:50 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran has set additional demands for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz including compensation for damage caused during the war.… - **BOL News** — [Oman, Iran near Strait of Hormuz shipping deal talks](https://www.bolnews.com/latest-news/oman-iran-near-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-deal-talks/) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:20 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Araghchi said Iran’s conditions for fully reopening the route included compensation from the U.S. The post Oman, Iran near Strait of Hormuz shipping deal talks appeared first on BOL News. - **Daily Times** — [Iran says deal on Hormuz is close but not enough to open it](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535805/iran-says-deal-on-hormuz-is-close-but-not-enough-to-open-it/) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:19 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. Agreement between Iran and Oman over the strait is seen as vital to a wider […] - **The Nation** — [Iran issues list of new demands to reopen Hormuz](https://www.nation.com.pk/09-Aug-2026/iran-issues-list-new-demands-reopen-hormuz) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:19 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Tehran’s supreme security council insists US permanently end war with Iran and all its proxies, withdraw military from region, lift all sanctions, release all frozen assets, pay compensation Strait won’t open until US corrects behaviour Iran attacks a vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says. - **ARY News (English)** — [Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway](https://arynews.tv/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:08 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [Iran sets six conditions for full reopening of Hormuz](https://www.24newshd.tv/09-Aug-2026/iran-sets-six-conditions-full-reopening-hormuz) · 9 Aug 2026, 8:34 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran has set six conditions for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the waterway will not be reopened if the United States does not change its approach, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday. - **Dawn** — [Iran links Hormuz reopening to US meeting promises](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021656/iran-links-hormuz-reopening-to-us-meeting-promises) · 9 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > • Pezeshkian insists now is ‘best time’ to end war as Iran ‘victorious’ • Tehran seeks US compensation, end to threats, lifting of sanctions • Muscat terms talks ‘positive’; Araghchi sees deal ‘very close’ • UAE accuses Iran of hitting another tanker • Trump’s top general seeks an ‘off-ramp’ from the war DUBAI: As Iran has linked the reopening of Strait of Hormuz to the Unites States meeting co... - **The Express Tribune** — [Iranian commander says US, Israel failed to achieve goals against Iran: report](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622909/iranian-commander-says-us-israel-failed-to-achieve-goals-against-iran-report) · 9 Aug 2026, 5:37 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway - **Business Recorder** — [Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433878/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-will-not-open-the-waterway-by-itself) · 8 Aug 2026, 6:20 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH: Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. A US official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, which sit on either side of the strai... ### 7 Aug 2026 — Iran and Oman Agree on Hormuz Framework Framework (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Iran and Oman have reached a preliminary framework agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with details pending final approval. Several emphasized the potential impact on oil prices, noting market reactions to the developing deal. A few also highlighted the US’s anticipation of a resolution to the strait’s closure. While most coverage led with the agreement itself, a couple of excerpts briefly mentioned the potential for restored oil exports and easing energy pressures. - **Samaa** — [Iran, Oman finalise framework for Strait of Hormuz deal](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354878-iran-oman-finalise-framework-for-strait-of-hormuz-deal) · 8 Aug 2026, 12:01 PM PKT > Iran and Oman finalize a Strait of Hormuz deal framework as the US seeks unrestricted shipping and tensions rise in Yemen. - **Daily Times** — [Iran says framework agreed with Oman on Strait of Hormuz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535301/iran-says-framework-agreed-with-oman-on-strait-of-hormuz/) · 8 Aug 2026, 11:55 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > An Iranian official said a preliminary framework of understanding with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz has been agreed, with the final text and details to be announced after approval by senior authorities, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, Hassan Ghashghavi, […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [US expects deal soon to reopen Strait of Hormuz, official says](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466954/us-expects-deal-soon-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-official-says) · 8 Aug 2026, 9:11 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > A US official reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait ​of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old US war with Iran. The US official, who declined to be identified, said Washington anticipated ‌an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could res... - **Dawn** — [Oil gains on pending Iran-Oman Hormuz deal](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021372/oil-gains-on-pending-iran-oman-hormuz-deal) · 8 Aug 2026, 7:39 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > HOUSTON: Oil prices gained on Friday as markets assessed a pending agreement between Iran and Oman that would set rules for transit of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were up 93 cents, or 1.14 per cent, at $83.42 a barrel at 1:14 p.m. CDT (1814 GMT). West Texas Inter­mediate futures rose 96 cents, or 1.24pc, to $78.25. Oil futures had settled more than $3 a barrel higher on Thursday a... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Iran says Hormuz deal close but will not open waterway alone](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653891/middle-east) · 8 Aug 2026, 6:08 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH: Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up ​the waterway. A US official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resume. Agreement between the ... - **Business Recorder** — [Oil prices gain](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433841/oil-prices-gain) · 8 Aug 2026, 5:00 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > HOUSTON: Oil prices gained on Friday as markets assessed a pending agreement between Iran and Oman that would set rules for transit of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were up 93 cents, or 1.14 percent, at USD 83.42 a barrel at 1:14 p.m. CDT (1814 GMT). West Texas Intermediate futures rose 96 cents, or 1.24 percent, to USD 78.25. Oil futures had settled more than USD 3 a barrel higher ... - **The Express Tribune** — [US awaits Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622738/us-awaits-iran-oman-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz) · 8 Aug 2026, 3:41 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing - **Pakistan Observer** — [Iran, Oman Reach Broad Consensus on Hormuz Framework](https://pakobserver.net/iran-oman-reach-broad-consensus-on-hormuz-framework/) · 7 Aug 2026, 11:00 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran and Oman have reached broad consensus on a proposed framework governing the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran’s ISNA… - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil prices drop as investors weigh potential Hormuz deal between Iran, Gulf states](https://arynews.tv/oil-prices-drop-as-investors-weigh-potential-hormuz-deal-between-iran-gulf-states) · 7 Aug 2026, 5:04 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing ### 6 Aug 2026 — Oil prices rise amid concerns over Hormuz Strait reopening plans (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that oil prices rose due to concerns over proposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, with several noting Iran’s review of a bill to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels and impose fines. The Express Tribune also highlighted that a proposed deal could allow Iran to intervene in inbound traffic while Oman oversees outbound clearance, a detail not emphasized in other excerpts. Arab News Pakistan quoted a U.S. official expressing optimism about a deal between Iran and Oman, while The Nation reported on Trump’s comments suggesting a deal could come soon. Other outlets like BOL News and Geo News framed the rise in oil prices as a result of heightened global supply concerns. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653821/middle-east) · 7 Aug 2026, 1:08 PM PKT > WASHINGTON: Progress is being made ​between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz and “we expect a deal soon,” a US official told ‌Reuters on ‌Friday. Once a ​deal ‌is ⁠announced ​to restore ⁠commercial shipping without impediments, the United States will lift its blockade of Iranian ports, the ⁠official said. “There is ‌progress ‌between Oman and ​Iran ‌on the Strait, ‌and we expect a deal soo... - **BOL News** — [Hormuz risks lift oil prices again](https://www.bolnews.com/business/hormuz-risks-lift-oil-prices-again/) · 7 Aug 2026, 10:45 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran’s proposed vessel restrictions raise global supply concerns as Brent and WTI crude prices continue to rise. The post Hormuz risks lift oil prices again appeared first on BOL News. - **Geo News** — [Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans](https://www.geo.tv/latest/676523-oil-rises-on-concerns-over-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-plans) · 7 Aug 2026, 10:10 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. — ReutersIran reviews vessel ban bill.Violators may face 20% cargo fine.Transit fee dispute clouds Hormuz deal. Oil extended gains on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran,... - **Dunya News** — [Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/966691-oil-rises-on-concerns-over-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-plans) · 7 Aug 2026, 8:42 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose as uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz access deepened after Iran proposed new transit restrictions, heightening concerns over global energy supplies. - **Dawn** — [Oil climbs as Hormuz risks rise](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021167/oil-climbs-as-hormuz-risks-rise) · 7 Aug 2026, 8:36 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > HOUSTON: Oil prices rose by more than $3 a barrel on Thursday on news that an Iranian parliament committee is reviewing a bill that would ban US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and fine violators up to a fifth of the value of their cargo. Brent crude futures gained $3.09, or 3.89pc, to $82.54 a barrel by 12:37pm EDT. US West Texas Intermediate futures rose $2.49, or 3.31pc, to $77... - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans](https://arynews.tv/oil-rises-on-concerns-over-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-plans) · 7 Aug 2026, 8:29 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Nation** — [Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come ‘soon’](https://www.nation.com.pk/07-Aug-2026/trump-says-deal-reopen-strait-hormuz-come-soon) · 7 Aug 2026, 8:16 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is “involved” in the negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and suggested an agreement could be reached “soon. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433713/oil-rises-on-concerns-over-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-plans) · 7 Aug 2026, 7:40 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > PERTH: Oil continued its rise on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, working with Oman, ​suggested banning vessels deemed hostile from the strait and heavily fining those ‌who violated the proposed rules. Brent crude futures rose 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $83.48 a barrel by 0010 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 85 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.84. O... - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622575/oil-rises-on-concerns-over-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-plans) · 7 Aug 2026, 6:31 AM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent crude futures rise 80 cents, or 0.97%, to $83.29 a barrel ### 5 Aug 2026 — Iran and Oman agree on joint Hormuz shipping route (14 outlets) > Most outlets led with the agreement between Iran and Oman on a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, citing statements from Iran’s foreign ministry. A few also noted the potential geopolitical implications, such as the deal possibly aiding a U.S.-Iran peace agreement or giving Iran control over inbound traffic. Some outlets briefly mentioned oil price fluctuations in response to the news, while others highlighted that the finalization of the agreement depends on U.S. involvement. The framing of the agreement’s significance varied, with some emphasizing its strategic importance and others focusing on its current status in the final stages of negotiation. - **BOL News** — [Iran, Oman agree on new Hormuz shipping route](https://www.bolnews.com/business/iran-oman-agree-on-new-hormuz-shipping-route/) · 6 Aug 2026, 11:50 AM PKT > Agreement comes as global concerns grow over energy routes. The post Iran, Oman agree on new Hormuz shipping route appeared first on BOL News. - **Dunya News** — [Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/966558-oil-prices-slip-as-iran-cites-progress-with-oman-on-hormuz-agreement) · 6 Aug 2026, 11:50 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices slipped as Iran-Oman talks advanced, while investors awaited a U.S.-Iran peace deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening despite ongoing regional security risks. - **Samaa** — [Trump says Iran talks progressing, Hormuz reopening near](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354760-trump-says-iran-talks-progressing-hormuz-reopening-near) · 6 Aug 2026, 11:05 AM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing > Trump says Iran talks are progressing, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening expected before nuclear negotiations begin. - **Geo News** — [Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for US-Iran peace deal](https://www.geo.tv/latest/676385-oil-prices-slip-as-iran-oman-talks-fuel-hopes-for-us-iran-peace-deal) · 6 Aug 2026, 10:13 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Birds fly over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 20, 2026. — AFP Hormuz control proposal raises US concerns.Houthi attack claims curb shipping hopes.US crude stocks rise unexpectedly. TOKYO: Oil prices slipped... - **Daily Times** — [Iran says new Hormuz route agreed with Oman](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1534163/iran-says-new-hormuz-route-agreed-with-oman/) · 6 Aug 2026, 9:16 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 waterway, Tehran’s foreign ministry said Wednesday. But official sources briefing Iranian media stressed that any reopening of the strait would depend on the United States fulfilling what Tehran sees […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran says Hormuz shipping pact with Oman enters final stage](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466672/iran-says-hormuz-shipping-pact-with-oman-enters-final-stage) · 6 Aug 2026, 9:09 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran and Oman are in the final stages of drafting a joint statement on establishing a safe commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz after reaching broad agreement on key issues, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said. Speaking to reporters, Baghaei said Tehran and Muscat had agreed on the geographic coordinates for the proposed navigation route through the strategi... - **The Nation** — [Iran, Oman reach agreement to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://www.nation.com.pk/06-Aug-2026/iran-oman-reach-agreement-fully-reopen-strait-hormuz) · 6 Aug 2026, 9:07 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Tehran, Muscat deal will help restore US truce, give Tehran some control over Hormuz Iran says new Hormuz route agreed with Oman but reopening depends on US Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653581/middle-east) · 6 Aug 2026, 8:08 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > DUBAI/RIYADH: A proposed deal between Iran and Oman to help end five months of war between Iran and the United States 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, one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran. There was no immediate US comment on the proposal. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for US-Iran peace deal](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433558/oil-prices-slip-as-iran-oman-talks-fuel-hopes-for-us-iran-peace-deal) · 6 Aug 2026, 7:40 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > TOKYO: Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors assessed whether progress in Iran-Oman talks could pave the way for a U.S.-Iran peace deal to end the five-month war ​and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $79.08 ‌a barrel by 0024 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate futures declined 53 cents, or 0.7%, to $74.69 a barrel. Brent settled up slightly on Wednes... - **Dawn** — [Iran, Oman agree on route thru Hormuz](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020896/iran-oman-agree-on-route-thru-hormuz) · 6 Aug 2026, 7:38 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > • Tehran says ‘geographical coordinates of route’ agreed upon, joint statement expected soon• Oil prices fall after rising amid Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers• Trump claims successful ‘day-long talks’ with Tehran• Report says Iran ‘warned of targeting energy installations in Gulf’ if US renewed attacks TEHRAN / WASHINGTON: Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait o... - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622367/oil-prices-slip-as-iran-cites-progress-with-oman-on-hormuz-agreement) · 6 Aug 2026, 5:37 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent crude futures fall 33 cents, or 0.42%, to $79.12 a barrel - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil prices ease on Hormuz reopening hopes](https://arynews.tv/oil-prices-ease-on-hormuz-reopening-hopes) · 6 Aug 2026, 12:02 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing - **The News International** — [Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411355-iran-and-oman-reach-understanding-on-coordinates-of-route-through-hormuz) · 5 Aug 2026, 9:31 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and ‌a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on... - **24 News HD** — [Iran says has agreed new Hormuz route with Oman](https://www.24newshd.tv/05-Aug-2026/iran-says-agreed-new-hormuz-route-oman) · 5 Aug 2026, 8:48 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. ### 5 Aug 2026 — US and Iran near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic efforts (13 outlets) > 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. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Inside Proposed Hormuz Agreement as Iran, Oman work on New Maritime Route](https://pakobserver.net/inside-proposed-hormuz-agreement-as-iran-oman-work-on-new-maritime-route/) · 5 Aug 2026, 8:33 PM PKT > Tensions continue unabated for weeks in Hormuz, but a key development emerged from behind closed doors. Iran and Oman have… - **24 News HD** — [Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz, Tehran says US will soon be 'expelled' from region](https://www.24newshd.tv/05-Aug-2026/trump-warns-iran-open-hormuz-tehran-says-us-will-soon-expelled-region) · 5 Aug 2026, 6:40 PM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Proposed Oman deal could hand Iran control of Hormuz traffic](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466606/proposed-oman-deal-could-hand-iran-control-of-hormuz-traffic) · 5 Aug 2026, 6:39 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 ... - **Business Recorder** — [Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433446/proposed-hormuz-deal-would-give-iran-control-of-inbound-traffic-sources-say) · 5 Aug 2026, 6:20 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Dunya News** — [Iran clarifies Oman talks do not mean immediate reopening of Hormuz](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/966429-iran-clarifies-oman-talks-do-not-mean-immediate-reopening-of-hormuz) · 5 Aug 2026, 6:11 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > The sources said any potential agreement between Iran and Oman would be limited to administrative and operational arrangements for shipping - **The News International** — [Will Iran-Oman deal end the Strait of Hormuz crisis? What we know](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411327-will-iran-oman-deal-end-the-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-what-we-know) · 5 Aug 2026, 5:53 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Will Iran-Oman deal end the Strait of Hormuz crisis? What we know Iran and Oman have been engaged in talks for days to reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to resume shipping movements battered by the months-long closure of the waterway. The international community and global markets... - **Daily Times** — [Iran clarifies Oman talks over Strait of Hormuz shipping](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1533916/iran-clarifies-oman-talks-over-strait-of-hormuz-shipping/) · 5 Aug 2026, 5:07 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 […] - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Could a US-Iran deal over Hormuz reshape global shipping and the rules of international trade?](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653564/middle-east) · 5 Aug 2026, 1:08 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The Express Tribune** — [Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622239/proposed-hormuz-deal-would-give-iran-control-of-inbound-traffic-sources-say) · 5 Aug 2026, 12:58 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait - **ARY News (English)** — [US, Iran, Oman close to deal on Strait of Hormuz: report](https://arynews.tv/us-iran-oman-close-deal-strait-of-hormuz-report) · 5 Aug 2026, 12:07 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing - **Samaa** — [Qatar reports progress in efforts to end US-Iran war](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354700-qatar-reports-progress-in-efforts-to-end-us-iran-war) · 5 Aug 2026, 11:54 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > Qatar says mediation between the US and Iran is advancing as hopes grow for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. - **Dawn** — [Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020745/trump-warns-iran-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-or-get-hit-very-hard) · 5 Aug 2026, 10:32 AM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The Nation** — [US, Iran close to sealing Hormuz deal](https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Aug-2026/us-iran-close-sealing-hormuz-deal) · 5 Aug 2026, 9:42 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. ### 4 Aug 2026 — US-Iran talks and Hormuz Strait developments influence oil prices (15 outlets) > 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. - **Daily Times** — [Crude oil prices drop on Hormuz developments](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1533482/crude-oil-prices-drop-on-hormuz-developments/) · 4 Aug 2026, 10:34 PM PKT > 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 […] - **Dawn** — [Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020585/qatar-says-progress-made-toward-us-iran-talks-on-ending-war) · 4 Aug 2026, 10:13 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The News International** — [Progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war, Qatar says](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411247-progress-made-toward-us-iran-talks-on-ending-war-qatar-says) · 4 Aug 2026, 9:14 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **24 News HD** — [Oil drops, stocks gain on hopes of Hormuz opening](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Aug-2026/oil-drops-stocks-gain-hopes-hormuz-opening) · 4 Aug 2026, 9:02 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **BOL News** — [Oil prices hit three-week low on progress in US-Iran talks](https://www.bolnews.com/business/oil-prices-hit-three-week-low-on-progress-in-us-iran-talks/) · 4 Aug 2026, 8:55 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **ARY News (English)** — [Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks](https://arynews.tv/qatar-says-progress-made-toward-us-iran-talks) · 4 Aug 2026, 8:11 PM PKT · 37% identical wording to the newest filing - **Business Recorder** — [US stocks extend gains as oil prices fall more](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433293/us-stocks-extend-gains-as-oil-prices-fall-more) · 4 Aug 2026, 8:00 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Pakistan Observer** — [US Signals Possible Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://pakobserver.net/us-signals-possible-iran-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/) · 4 Aug 2026, 7:44 PM PKT · 54% identical wording to the newest filing > United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said a breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz could be achieved as… - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran demands inbound control, outbound oversight of Hormuz: source](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466458/iran-demands-inbound-control-outbound-oversight-of-hormuz-source) · 4 Aug 2026, 6:52 PM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The Express Tribune** — [Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman continue 'positively'](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2622089/iran-says-hormuz-talks-with-oman-continue-positively) · 4 Aug 2026, 5:58 PM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing > Negotiations focus on defining safe inbound, outbound shipping lanes that safeguard rights of both countries - **The Nation** — [Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report](https://www.nation.com.pk/04-Aug-2026/iran-oman-near-deal-reopen-strait-hormuz-report) · 4 Aug 2026, 3:49 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Geo News** — [Oil ticks up after sell-off as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain](https://www.geo.tv/latest/676065-oil-ticks-up-after-sell-off-as-talks-to-end-us-iran-war-remain-uncertain) · 4 Aug 2026, 2:04 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Samaa** — [Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354651-status-of-us-iran-talks-uncertain-as-ship-struck-in-hormuz) · 4 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > Trump says US-Iran talks have resumed as Strait of Hormuz tensions, shipping risks and oil market uncertainty continue. - **Dunya News** — [Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/966190-oil-ticks-up-after-selloff-as-talks-to-end-usiran-war-remain-uncertai) · 4 Aug 2026, 9:40 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose 1% after a sharp selloff as uncertainty over US-Iran talks continued to fuel supply concerns. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Iran demands Hormuz inbound control, outbound oversight, source says](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653338/middle-east) · 4 Aug 2026, 4:08 AM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... ### 3 Aug 2026 — Trump Announces New Iran Talks After Calling Off Planned Attack (15 outlets) > 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. - WTI: $80.66 (−$4.01) for 3 Aug 2026 — 4 of 15 outlets published this figure — two agreed, two differed - Brent: $83.44 (−$4.49) for 3 Aug 2026 — 7 of 15 outlets published this figure — two agreed, five differed Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source. - **24 News HD** — [Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender](https://www.24newshd.tv/03-Aug-2026/trump-tells-iranians-make-deal-surrender) · 3 Aug 2026, 9:35 PM PKT > 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. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466347/trump-tells-iranians-to-make-deal-or-surrender) · 3 Aug 2026, 9:28 PM PKT · 96% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 ... - **Daily Times** — [Oil drops as Trump seeks Iran deal](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1532896/oil-drops-as-trump-seeks-iran-deal/) · 3 Aug 2026, 9:13 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 […] - **Business Recorder** — [Trump tells Iranians to negotiate or surrender](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433113/trump-tells-iranians-to-negotiate-or-surrender) · 3 Aug 2026, 9:00 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > 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,... - **BOL News** — [Iran denies holding direct Talks with United States](https://www.bolnews.com/world/iran-denies-holding-direct-talks-with-united-states/) · 3 Aug 2026, 7:21 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Dunya News** — [Oil prices tumble as Trump announces talks with Iran](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/966096-oil-prices-tumble-as-trump-announces-talks-with-iran) · 3 Aug 2026, 6:34 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Global oil prices fell sharply after US President Donald Trump announced renewed talks with Iran, easing investor concerns over potential disruptions to regional supplies. - **The News International** — [Is Iran planning a new Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor with Oman?](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411122-is-iran-planning-a-new-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-corridor-with-oman) · 3 Aug 2026, 5:14 PM PKT · 44% identical wording to the newest filing > 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.”... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Iran Denies Direct US Talks, Confirms Oman Discussions on Hormuz Route](https://pakobserver.net/iran-denies-direct-us-talks-confirms-oman-discussions-on-hormuz-route/) · 3 Aug 2026, 3:58 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran is not currently engaged in direct negotiations with the United States and is instead holding discussions with Oman over… - **Samaa** — [Trump announces fresh US-Iran talks](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354612-trump-announces-fresh-us-iran-talks) · 3 Aug 2026, 11:58 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **ARY News (English)** — [Trump says new Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack](https://arynews.tv/trump-new-iran-talks-start-after-calling-off-massive-attack) · 3 Aug 2026, 11:40 AM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach deal aimed at reopening Hormuz](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020327/oil-tumbles-as-trump-cancels-attack-on-iran-to-reach-deal-aimed-at-reopening-hormuz) · 3 Aug 2026, 11:32 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The Nation** — [Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes](https://www.nation.com.pk/03-Aug-2026/trump-says-us-israel-hold-iran-strikes) · 3 Aug 2026, 8:42 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil slumps on hopes of Iran deal, yen firms after intervention](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2621795/oil-slumps-on-hopes-of-iran-deal-yen-firms-after-intervention) · 3 Aug 2026, 6:28 AM PKT · 42% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent crude futures sink more than 4% to $83.88 a barrel - **Geo News** — [Oil prices plunge nearly 5% after Trump announces fresh Iran talks](https://www.geo.tv/latest/675873-oil-prices-plunge-nearly-5-after-trump-announces-fresh-iran-talks) · 3 Aug 2026, 6:28 AM PKT · 52% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Oil prices fall nearly 5% after US announces new Iran talks](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653179/business-economy) · 3 Aug 2026, 5:08 AM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. ### 2 Aug 2026 — Trump halts planned Iran strikes as new talks expected (9 outlets) > 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. - **Business Recorder** — [Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433042/trump-says-new-talks-with-iran-to-begin-monday-after-calling-off-strikes) · 3 Aug 2026, 3:40 AM PKT > 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... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653173/middle-east) · 3 Aug 2026, 3:08 AM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **24 News HD** — [Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Aug-2026/iran-says-close-hormuz-deal-oman-us-suspends-attack-plan) · 2 Aug 2026, 11:36 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Trump Halts Planned Iran Attack, Ties Decision to Swift Agreement](https://pakobserver.net/trump-halts-planned-iran-attack-ties-decision-to-swift-agreement/) · 2 Aug 2026, 4:54 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Donald Trump said that the US and Israel had agreed to suspend any new military action against Iran, provided a… - **The News International** — [Trump pauses US strikes on Iran after deal framework reached](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410991-trump-pauses-us-strikes-on-iran-after-deal-framework-reached) · 2 Aug 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **BOL News** — [Trump halts planned Iran strike, cites progress toward deal](https://www.bolnews.com/world/trump-halts-planned-iran-strike-cites-progress-toward-deal/) · 2 Aug 2026, 10:56 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **ARY News (English)** — [Donald Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack](https://arynews.tv/donald-trump-says-he-will-hold-off-on-fresh-iran-attack) · 2 Aug 2026, 9:06 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing - **Aaj News (English)** — [Trump halts planned Iran attack to give diplomacy another chance](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330466108/trump-halts-planned-iran-attack-to-give-diplomacy-another-chance) · 2 Aug 2026, 8:51 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Dawn** — [Trump says US 'locked and loaded' but will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal](https://www.dawn.com/news/2020104/trump-says-us-locked-and-loaded-but-will-hold-off-on-fresh-iran-attack-in-hope-of-quick-deal) · 2 Aug 2026, 8:43 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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